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As Congress works on a major health care reform bill, NCSL is holding a webinar series to help legislators and legislative staff navigate the health reform maze. More

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The text of the combined Senate health reform bill was released November 18th along with the CBO estimation of cost and savings. Updated November 19, 2009. More

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State structures like public employee plans and exchanges are high on some lists as Congress and several states consider a variety of major health reforms. More
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!Genetics OverviewReports9/24/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452414524Genetics Overview
Newborn Hearing Screening State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases10/7/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438214382Provides a 50 state breakdown of newborn hearing screening laws. Also includes an overview of the topic and additional resources.
Birth Defects and Developmental DisabilitiesReports7/30/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1439214392Provides information on policy issues related to birth defects and developmental disabilities. Includes resources and meeting summaries of the Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities preconferences from 2007 and 2008.
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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