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Improved data collection in public programs in order to analyze health disparities. (Section 4302) The identification of key national indicators of health and determination of which data are the most appropriate measures of each indicator. (Section 5601) A requirement that all health insurance plans report their wellness and health promotion activities to the secretary of HHS. (Section 2717) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will every two years prepare a report card on health outcomes, risk factors, and how the nation cares for Americans with or at risk for diabetes. (Section 10407) Patient-centered outcomes research, also known as comparative effectiveness research, brings together various stakeholders to set a research agenda to determine the appropriate interventions for certain health conditions to meet specific populations’ needs. (Section 6301) Increased funding for research that “optimizes the delivery of public health services.” (Section 4301) A Preventive Services Task Force will issue recommendations to the health care community on the effectiveness of clinical preventive services. (Section 4003) [Results] Developing relevant uniform data measures, uniform data collection methods, and timely reporting of these data are vital to developing strategies to address our nation’s obesity epidemic. [Fact] 
Better data collection and research will help us determine what works in combating obesity Data on body mass index, diet, physical activity, and other health behavior needs to be collected in a uniform way in a many different settings. Data from private health plans, school-based assessments, or assessments of key environmental factors are not commonly available to researchers and could provide useful information in tracking and learning more about the obesity epidemic. Collaboration between all relevant stakeholders is necessary to create and execute a research agenda because of all the different sectors of society that affect obesity.
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