In Profiles in Innovation, we spoke with four health leaders from different parts of the country who are moving healthcare institutions upstream and the impact those changes are having.

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• It's All In The Data: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Gets Wonky To Transform The Health Of Its Community (Forbes: November 11, 2013)
• It's As 'Easy' As 3-4-50: San Diego Works To Change Its Culture, Improve Its Health -- And Live Well (Forbes: December 4, 2013)
• In South Los Angeles, A Bold Plan To Address Health Disparities (Forbes: December 12, 2013)
• Health Innovators In Akron Bring Accountable Care To The Community (Forbes: December 18, 2013)