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Public Opinion Intelligence

By conducting public opinion tracking with demographic analysis, organizations can influence health policy and inform equitable solutions, because understanding public attitudes across populations reveals political feasibility and disparities in health experiences. This strategy involves systematically gathering and analyzing public opinion data, broken down by demographic and political factors, to guide policy advocacy and communication strategies. It distinguishes itself by prioritizing data-driven insights into public sentiment as a lever for shaping equitable health policy, rather than relying solely on expert testimony or clinical evidence.

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activities of orgs running this strategy

A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.

  • 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.