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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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!Genetics OverviewReports9/24/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452414524Genetics Overview
HITECH One YearArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1975319753Updated list of ARRA money to support health IT in states.
Newborn Hearing Screening State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases3/3/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438214382Provides a 50 state chart of newborn hearing screening laws; includes an overview of the topic and additional resources.
Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesMeetings2/10/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439214392NCSL organized a series of three annual conferences to identify policy options for state and federal policymakers to address the prevention and treatment of birth defects and developmental disabilities.
Strengthening the Genetics WorkforceArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391313913
Ensuring Access to Genetic ServicesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392813928
Direct-to-Consumer Genetic TestingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1393213932
State Legislatures Magazine: Information Overload?, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1378713787As genetic testing kits sold directly to consumers gain popularity, medical professionals and lawmakers wonder if more regulation is needed.
Online Extra: Information Overload?, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/18/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1378613786
Medically Necessary Foods and Formula LawsBill Summaries/ Databases7/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1386513865Provides a 50 state breakdown of state laws requiring insurance coverage of medically necessary foods and formulas. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Genetic Nondiscrimination in Health Insurance LawsBill Summaries/ Databases6/25/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437414374Provides a 50 state chart of genetics and health insurance state anti-discrimination laws.
States Banking Newborn Blood to Promote Medical AdvancesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/23/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1418914189State Health Notes
Human Cloning LawsBill Summaries/ Databases6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1428414284Provides a chart of state human cloning laws.
Genetics Legislation DatabaseBill Summaries/ Databases6/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1440814408A database of legislation related to genetics.
Genetic Employment LawsBill Summaries/ Databases5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1428014280Provides a 50 state chart of state genetic employment laws.
State Legislatures Magazine: Screening Newborns: Just the Beginning, April 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/3/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1380313803Screening Newborns: Just the Beginning
Genetic Counselor Licensing LawsBill Summaries/ Databases1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1428214282Provides a chart of state laws related to genetic counselor licensing.
Genetic Nondiscrimination Laws in Life, Disability and Long-term Care InsuranceBill Summaries/ Databases1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1428314283Provides a 50 state breakdown of state nondiscrimination laws related to life, disability and long-term care insurance.
Genetic Privacy LawsBill Summaries/ Databases1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1428714287Provides a 50 state breakdown in this table of genetic privacy laws.
Embryonic and Fetal Research LawsBill Summaries/ Databases1/31/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1441314413Provides a chart of stem cell research laws by state.
Genetic Nondiscrimination Enforcement LawsBill Summaries/ Databases1/15/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1427914279Enforcement Provisions -- The majority of state legislatures have enacted measures to prohibit genetic discrimination in some or all forms of health insurance
Newborn Genetic and Metabolic Screening LawsBill Summaries/ Databases11/13/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1441614416Provides a 50 state summary of newborn genetic and metabolic screeing laws.
Embryo and Gamete Disposition LawsBill Summaries/ Databases7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1437914379Provides a 50 state breakdown of embryo storage and disposition laws.
State Legislatures Magazine: Plunging Into the Gene Pool, March 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/21/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1379013790
Genetics: A Snapshot for State LegislaturesBooks8/28/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1392713927NCSL Snapshots Booklet on Genetics
Stem Cells: A Guide for PolicymakersBooks8/10/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391713917NCSL Snapshots Booklet on Stem Cells
Genetic Counselor Licensing BriefReports8/8/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1427614276
LegisBrief: Predictive Genetic Testing of Minors - April/May 2006Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/7/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1391013910
Sickle Cell LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases1/10/2006 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1440914409

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