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Global Health Benchmarking

By conducting international comparative analyses of health systems and spending, inform U.S. policy debates and drive reform, because cross-national benchmarks reveal inefficiencies and best practices that are obscured in domestic-only analysis. This strategy leverages data from high-income countries to contextualize the performance and cost of the U.S. health system, highlighting disparities and opportunities for improvement. Unlike domestic-focused policy analysis, it relies on global comparisons to challenge assumptions and shift policy narratives through external benchmarks. It is distinct in its reliance on international peer comparison as a lever for domestic change, rather than advocacy, direct service, or innovation.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

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  • Conducts health policy research and polling HENRY J KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
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    Produces research, polling, and policy analysis on a wide range of health topics including Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, health care costs, global health, HIV, mental health, racial equity, and women’s health. Findings are used to inform public understanding and policy debates.
  • Develops and maintains health data dashboards and trackers HENRY J KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
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    Operates interactive tools including the U.S. Global Health Budget Tracker, a dashboard monitoring HIV/AIDS progress in PEPFAR countries, a malaria progress dashboard for PMI partner countries, and a public trust dashboard tracking use of AI, social media, and news sources for health information.
  • Produces newsletters summarizing health policy research and news HENRY J KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
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    Issues a suite of newsletters including a weekly research roundup, state-specific briefings (California, Colorado, Georgia, Montana), rural health reporting, and topic-based alerts about new reports, polls, and events.
  • Provides conference facilities for health policy stakeholders HENRY J KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
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    Offers free access to conference centers in San Francisco (capacity: 100) and Washington, DC (Barbara Jordan Conference Center, capacity: 190) for nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and select private sector groups focused on health policy discussions.
  • Provides health policy news coverage through KFF Health News HENRY J KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION
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    Produces in-depth journalism and timely reporting on national and state-level health policy developments, including breaking news and feature stories. Content is distributed through daily and weekly newsletters and morning briefings.