And a focus on preventing illness before it strikes.
The bill also contains measures aimed at preventing illness and improving public health.
No states have data tracking how effective laws have been in encouraging vaccination, or for that matter, preventing illness.
For many years, experts thought that diastolic pressure was the more important factor in preventing illness and death.
Over all, this year's vaccine proved 62 percent effective in preventing illness that warranted a doctor's attention.
A keen understanding of the importance of hygiene in preventing illness was reflected in an emphasis upon bodily cleanliness.
The focus of attention has moved towards improving public health and preventing illness, in order to reduce the cost of treatment.
Tommy G. Thompson, the secretary of health and human services, said: "Medicare had it backwards, spending 99percentt of its resources treating seniors after they got sick and only 1percentt on preventing illness and promoting wellness.
Studies have shown influenza vaccine to be 70percentto90percentceffectivetine in preventing illness among healthy young men, and less effective among older people and those with chronic ailments.
To reach all our goals of successfully fighting disease and preventing illness we really need everyone to share their medical records and every GP to allow their practice to join the system.
Three-quarters (77%) want more done to help pregnant women to reduce risky behaviour such as drinking, and 63% support NHS funding for urgent and emergency care being diverted into preventing illness through promotion of healthy eating and physical activity.
