PHACCS Policy Resources
The PHACCS initiative identifies 13 policies for good health that look beyond healthcare, part of a larger effort to foster cross-sector collaboration, because changes in numerous policy areas can impact the population’s well-being and states’ ability to control costs. The policies provide a menu of options for state leaders to explore as they consider how to best use their state’s resources to improve the health and well-being of their population.
The resources table below provides unique resources for each of the PHACCS 13 recommended policies. The resources include: policy briefs that include a description of the policy, a summary of health and economic evidence, and key takeaways for unique stakeholder groups; an interactive legal data map outlining the key components of the policy; and a three slide PowerPoint presentation for your use.
| Goal 1: Support the Connections Between Health and Learning |
| 1a. Universal Pre-Kindergarten Programs Policy Brief | PowerPoint Slides 1b. Enhancing School Nutrition Programs and Standards |
| Goal 2: Employ Harm-Reduction Strategies to Prevent Substance Misuse Deaths and Related Diseases |
| 2a. Syringe Access Programs Policy Brief | Legal Analysis | PowerPoint Slides |
| Goal 3: Promote Healthy Behavior |
| 3a. Smoke-Free Policies Policy Brief | PowerPoint Slides 3b. Tobacco Pricing Strategies 3c. Alcohol Pricing Strategies |
| Goal 4: Promote Active Living and Connectedness |
| 4a. Complete Streets Policy Brief | PowerPoint Slides |
| Goal 5: Ensure Safe, Healthy, and Affordable Housing for All |
| 5a. Housing Rehabilitation Loan and Grant Programs (Policy brief coming soon) | PowerPoint Slides 5b.Rapid Re-Housing Programs/Housing First |
| Goal 6: Create Opportunities for Economic Well-being |
| 6a. Earned Income Tax Credit Policy Brief | PowerPoint Slides 6b. Earned Sick Leave 6c. Paid Family Leave 6d. Fair Hiring Protections (Ban the Box) |