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|   | IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF CARE THROUGH NURSE-PATIENT RATIOS
A number of states have or are considering implementing nurse staffing standards. But evidence of their benefit on the quality of patient care is controversial. Read More |  | STIMULUS FUNDS TO BOOST PUBLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES
Significant cuts in federal public health spending in recent years may have weakened states' ability to protect the health of the public, according to a new report. Experts argue that an ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure. Read more |  | CHIP, STATES TO PROVIDE MORE DENTAL CARE
Under the recent reauthorization of CHIP, states are required to provide dental care to children, as opposed to an optional benefit under the old system. The new law also contains a series of reporting requirements for states. Read more |  | HIGHLIGHTS
MD proposes coverage for all kids…KY considers treatment instead of jail…NJ Docs Encouraged to Say Sorry
|  | GRAPHICALLY SPEAKING
Over 60 percent of employers are looking for ways to reduce spending on employee health benefits, and 4 percent are planning on cutting coverage altogether. Read more |  | DOWNLOAD THE FULL ISSUE 
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