How does COTPER define Public Health Systems Research?
Public health systems are the constellation of individuals and organizations in the public and private sectors that provide information and assets to promote population health, provide health care delivery, and prevent disease and injury (including health care providers, insurers, purchasers, public health agencies, community-based organizations, and entities that operate outside the traditional sphere of health care). COTPER defines public health systems research as a specialized branch of research that investigates the functions, operations, structure, and interactions of public health systems.
