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Extension of ARRA Enhanced Medicaid Match
The enhanced Medicaid match provided in ARRA will end in December of 2010. Find out how efforts to extend this assistance to States is progressing. More
Health Insurance State Rate Approval or Disapproval
About two dozen states give the state insurance department or commission the legal power of prior approval, or disapproval, of certain types rate changes. More
Improving Coverage
Concerned about the problem of people who have no health insurance coverage, states have taken steps to expand access to coverage. More
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Oral Health Care for Children and Pregnant Women
 Often overlooked among the many health needs in pregnancy and early childhood, dental disease can harm unborn babies and cause health problems for children. More
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State Legislation Opposing Certain Health Reform, March 2010
36 states are considering action to block mandated insurance or required payments in health reforms. Virginia enacted the first law in March 2010. Updated 3/15/2010 More
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Childhood Obesity – 2009 Legislative Policy Options Report
With one-third of American children overweight or obese and national health care spending related to obesity approaching $150 billion annually, childhood obesity remains a pressing public health concern. First Lady Michelle Obama recently unveiled a campaign called, “Let’s Move,” to address the obesity epidemic. More
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Federal Health Reform
Stay Tuned! President Obama convenes a Bipartisan Health Reform Summit February 25th at 10:00 a.m. Updated February 22, 2010. More
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