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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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Planning for End-of-Life Care

LegisBrief LogoAdvance 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

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

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

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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