Trust for America’s Health today released recommendations for improving the nation’s public health system. Among other actions, the report calls for the next administration and Congress to invest in disease prevention, preventive services and emergency preparedness; a national strategy to combat obesity and lower disease rates; an emergency health benefit for uninsured and underinsured Americans during major disasters and disease outbreaks; and an independent national board to oversee the public health system. “This Blueprint reflects ideas from the best and the brightest minds in public health for ways to prevent disease, prepare for disasters, and bring down health care costs,” said Jeff Levi, TFAH executive director.