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Power of Prevention

Promoting the Importance of Disease Prevention, Lifestyle Medicine and More

The American College of Preventive Medicine (ACPM) continues to align progress with clear pathways to overcome challenges through the practice of prevention, population health initiatives, and clear goals via our Power of Prevention campaign.

Challenge and Solution

America is at a healthcare crossroads. Biomedical advances, technological innovations, and value-based reimbursement models are transforming how care is delivered and financed. Yet even with these advancements, the nation faces an increased burden of chronic diseases, an aging population, and persistent health disparities.

We know health care needs to evolve, but there has been little agreement on how to move forward. Uniquely positioned at the crux of clinical practice and public health, ACPM is poised to advance this debate around a single premise: transforming our healthcare system through prevention. We believe in preventive services available to all.

A few examples we will continue to call for:

  • Population based services.
  • Funding for diabetes prevention programs, as well as other diseases and illnesses.
  • Tobacco prevention for youth.
  • Community population health initiatives.
  • Training for physicians to earn lifestyle medicine certifications.
  • Availability of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) preventive care resources.
  • Aggregate care prevention.

Why Does the Power of Prevention Matter?

ACPM’s Power of Prevention campaign is a multi-year initiative to advance awareness of the critical role prevention and preventive medicine plays in “curing” our healthcare system.

Our current campaign focuses on two core areas:


By working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders, ACPM will harness the power of prevention to save lives, create healthier communities, and transform our healthcare system.

Power of Prevention Resources

View the latest Power of Prevention resources compiled by ACPM or search for your desired topic by keyword.

Resources

Power of Prevention Resources

Power of Prevention in Public Health

Power of Prevention in Society

Power of Prevention in Health Financing Systems

Preparedness in Routine Prevention: Levers for the Preventive Medicine Specialty in the Healthcare Context

Health in All Policies

Pillars of Our Health System

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ACPM is proud to provide high quality educational opportunities and interactive events for our members. Join us and consider contributing to our cause to improve communities through preventive medicine! For questions or assistance with any program or event, contact us at info@acpm.org or give us a call at (202) 466-2044.