Social spending supports vulnerable groups through public or private funds. A new two-part framework proposes an AI-driven clearinghouse to improve evidence-based decision-making. It includes “living” reviews that automatically update research and a chatbot that guides users in selecting equitable, culturally relevant, and cost-effective preventive interventions. This platform would make evidence more current, actionable, and accessible to advance population-level prevention

June 10, 2025 By Charles Bruner and Diana Fishbein This opinion piece was originally published in Health Affairs and can be found at:...

Evidence-based, prevention-minded policymaking is likely to resonate on both sides of the aisle and has the potential to coalesce the public around what can be done for the greater good. Imagine a future where the US government is celebrated rather than denigrated. It’s time we embrace evidence-based policies to reduce waste while preserving effectiveness and investing in prevention for a more resilient, healthier nation.