The Campaign for Better Health
Moving from a Treatment Society to a Wellness Society…
The majority of Americans integrate complementary and alternative health into their personal, as well as their family's health and wellness routine. Over 158 million Americans, more than 50 percent of the total US population, use some type of complementary and alternative health practice or product and spend over $30 billion out of pocket each year on treatment and prevention that is often not covered by traditional insurance.
Current public policy and federal funding is out of step with the health and wellness practices of millions of Americans. Less than one percent of the U.S. government's health budget is allocated towards integrative health and wellness approaches that are often more cost-effective.
The Campaign for Better Health aligns health policy, research and practice with the health and wellness choices of Americans and their families. The Campaign creates a powerful voice for the millions of integrative health and wellness supporters to bring integrative health and wellness solutions to national attention.
Campaign Goals
The Campaign for Better Health seeks to create healthier solutions by:
- Giving a voice to the millions of Americans who urgently want healthier choices now by building a powerful grassroots movement.
- Encouraging real lower-cost solutions for better health by promoting innovative and effective wellness models; and
- Claiming a seat at the public policy table for the millions of Americans who want a say in the development and implementation of policy solutions that empower consumers and improve health.
