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Federal Health Reform Implementation
The State Legistlators' Check List for Health Reform Implementation FY 2010 is now available. Updated July 21, 2010. More
Update: Extension of ARRA Enhanced Medicaid Match
The enhanced Medicaid match provided in ARRA will end in December of 2010. Updated June 21. More
Health Cost Containment and Efficiencies
This 10-brief series discusses various aspects of health care payment and purchasing reforms. More
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Health Resources and Research
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Public Health Herald: Summer 2010
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. More than 1 million people are diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancer annually. More
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A Guide for School Health Professionals
State legislators form opinions and vote on legislation that affects adolescents every year, including developing, overseeing and funding a wide range of adolescent school health programs. More
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High-Risk Pools for State Health Coverage
35 states have high-risk health insurance pools. Federal health reform adopts this structure for all states, at least 29 of which will play a role. (updated July 20, 2010) More
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2010 Wellness Legislation
 Some of the provisions in the Affordable Care Act relate to what states have been doing concerning prevention and wellness. More
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