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Rockefeller's Judith Rodin Joins Conversation on Innovative Finance, New Investment Tools and Climate Change

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12/08/2016

For the first time since the Industrial Revolution, investment in renewable energy worldwide surpassed that of fossil fuels last year. That economic transformation leaves John Morton feeling optimistic about the worldwide response to climate change.

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Ms. Foundation President Writes in 'The Hill' About Protecting Water in Flint, Standing Rock

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12/08/2016

This week, Congress is poised to leave Washington, D.C. until the new year and has not yet approved funding to address the water crisis in Flint, Mich. - despite their promise to do so.

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John A. Hartford Foundation Supports Report on Disconnect Between Docs and Patients On Advance Planning

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12/08/2016

While clinicians said talking with patients about end-of-life decisions early was important, patients stated that healthcare providers generally failed to do so effectively, according to a new report from a trio of healthcare foundations.

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What Makes for an Effective Program Officer?

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12/08/2016

Essential Skills and Strategies (ESS): Tools and Techniques for Effective Practice is an intensive peer learning program we offer each January to program officers and directors newer to the philanthropic sector

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Airbnb Touts A 'Pivot,' But Its Fate In New York City Remains Uncertain

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12/08/2016

In some cities, Airbnb is making a dramatic about-face in a belated effort to work with regulators rather than against them and, presumably, bolster its $30 billion valuation.

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Housing and Homelessness

Milbank Memorial Fund President Writes Op-Ed on Why Republican Health Reform Ideas Are Likely To Fail

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12/07/2016

I tried many of those ideas as Rhode Island's health commissioner. Here's what I learned.

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Philanthropy Should Support States and Cities to Keep Advancing the Climate Movement

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12/07/2016

Vien Truong, National Director of Green For All, writes that it has never been more important than now to stand together to protect vulnerable communities and fight for equitable climate solutions that will create an inclusive green economy for all.

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Environment and Climate Change

Commonwealth Fund Releases Study on Making Health Data Useful to Patients Through Open APIs

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12/07/2016

Use of open APIs for health information can help improve the quality and affordability of health care.

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Commonwealth Fund Publishes Report on Making Health Care Better for the High-Need Patient

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12/07/2016

High-need, high-cost "personas" distill key factors that affect patients' goals, motivations, & barriers to health.

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Commonwealth Fund Contemplates Mobile Health Apps for Patients with Chronic Illnesses

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12/07/2016

For the roughly half of all Americans with chronic health problems, there are more than 165,000 mobile health apps designed to help them deal with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.

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