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Capitol dome photoFacilitating Veterans' Employment in Health Care

U.S. military veterans often complete service only to discover they cannot find jobs when they return home. More

Resource: HPV Vaccines in States

Legislators in at least 41 states and D.C. have introduced legislation to require the vaccine, fund or educate the public about the HPV Vaccine and at least 21 states have enacted legislation. 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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The Medical Home Model of Care: Reducing Costs and Improving QualityArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/28/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2530525305Because Medicaid is consuming a growing portion of state budgets, many states are turning to the medical home model to improve the quality of health care and contain costs.
Saving Money and Improving Care by Integrating Health Care Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters2/7/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2426824268Since many Medicaid patients with several physical problems also have a behavioral health issue, integrating the care of their physical problems with their behavioral health needs is vital. Doing so can save states money while improving patients’ health.
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