Advancing a Culture of Health: Population Health Programs in Place at Essential Hospitals and Academic Medical Centers (2012-2014).

This study is a systematic review of a national sample of hospital-led population health programs in place at essential hospitals and academic medical centers in the US from 2012 to 2014. We conducted a content analysis of abstracts describing 121 population health initiatives to understand how hospital leaders are translating population health objectives into action. Intended patient population, services provided, and outcomes measured are described.