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Extension of Enhanced FMAP Becomes Law
States to receive a six-month, phased-down enhanced Medicaid match. More
Federal Health Reform Implementation
The State Legislators’ Check List for Health Reform Implementation FY 2010 is now available. Updated August 9, 2010. More
Legislative Summit: Preventable Injuries Burden State Budgets
Injuries are the leading cause of death for people age 1 to 44, and cost an estimated $406 billion a year in medical expenses and lost productivity. Check out the presentations. More + More sessions
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Health Resources and Research
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Planning for End-of-Life Care
 Advance directive laws allow people to express their wishes regarding future health care treatments and to name an agent to speak for them when they no longer can do so. More
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Fiscal Implications of Health Reform: A Health Summit session
With dozens of new federal law requirements and state options, those responsible for planning and writing state budgets have been working extra hours to analyze how much each state stands to gain, or have to appropriate, to make the diverse parts of health reform work. This session is from the NCSL's Legislative Summit held July 25 in Louisville, Kentucky. More
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Health Cost Containment and Efficiencies
This new series of 10 briefs discusses health care payment and purchasing reforms that can save states' money. Learn about global payments, accountable care organizations, Rx volume purchasing and public employee pooled benefits and more. More
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High-Risk Pools for State Health Coverage
35 states have had high-risk health insurance pools for years, covering those with pre-existing conditions. Federal health reform adopts this structure for all states, at least 29 of which now play the lead role. (updated August 27, 2010) More
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