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Flower field imageOpportunities and Obstacles in Rural Telehealth

This webinar held on Wednesday May 22, will feature presentations from national telehealth experts who will discuss advances states have made in recent years to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and what challenges still lie ahead for state policymakers. More

American Health Benefit Exchanges

View NCSL comment letters on proposed Federal Rules governing multi-state plans, and standards related to the Essential Health Benefits and more. More

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Elderly Falls Prevention Legislation and StatutesBill Summaries/ Databases4/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385413854This page tracks legislation related to the prevention of elderly falls.
Teen Dating ViolenceBill Summaries/ Databases4/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1758217582Teen Dating Violence Bills and Laws
Traumatic Brain Injury LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases4/12/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1868718687Traumatic Brain Injury Legislation
[Overview] Injury and Violence PreventionReports1/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1395113951Injury and Violence Prevention Overview
[Cost Brief] Medical Malpractice Reform- Health Cost ContainmentReports11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1994119941Medical Malpractice Reform- Health Cost Containment
Keeping Kids Safe Down on the FarmArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2423724237Lawmakers are trying to reduce injuries and deaths among young workers.
Injury Cost PostcardReports10/19/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2354323543The Cost of Injury
Poison Control Center State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases5/16/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1436514365Provides a 50 state summary of laws related to poison control centers. The webpage includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
[LegisBrief] Injury PreventionArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/3/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2232222322State health department activities can help prevent injuries and violence, which a heavy social and economic toll on society.
Heads UpArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/21/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2208122081NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks about the importance of protecting student athletes from traumatic head injuries.
Children and DisastersBill Summaries/ Databases1/5/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2199821998State activity on children and disasters
[Summit 2010] Preventable Injuries Burden State BudgetsMeetings7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2090820908Preventable Injuries Burden State Budgets Legislative Summit 2010 Session
[LegisBrief] Preventing Teen SuicideArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/9/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013820138Comprehensive plans in 48 states address suicide prevention, and some laws require the department of education to establish and teach a youth suicide prevention curriculum.
[LegisBrief] Preventing Falls Among Older AmericansArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters4/8/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2013020130Taking action to prevent falls, the leading cause of injury-related deaths among those age 65 and older, can help older Americans remain independent.
Children and Disasters WebinarMultimedia3/11/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1998419984Learn what actions state legislatures can take to better protect children during disasters.
Unintentional Childhood InjuriesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/9/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1908819088Among the leading causes of preventable unintentional injuries among children are falls, motor vehicle crashes, burns, poisoning and drowning.
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