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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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!Resources on Pharmaceuticals Access and Costs 2013Reports4/26/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1441914419A compendium of external reports, resources and opinions about prescription drug policy, compiled by NCSL for use by state policymakers.
!PHARMACEUTICALS: Facts, Policies and NCSL ResourcesReports4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452314523This compendium describes a range of facts and policy resources about states and pharmaceuticals.
Marketing and Advertising of PharmaceuticalsBill Summaries/ Databases2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1446114461This report describes state laws and actions to restrict or require disclosures of drug marketing over the past decade.
State Pharmaceutical Assistance Programs Reports2/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1433414334The report provides in-depth descriptions of state-sponsored prescription drug subsidy and discount programs in over 40 states, most authorized or operational for 2012. It includes features for policymakers, health professionals and consumers.
Bulk Purchasing of Prescription Drug - NCSL 2012Reports1/2/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1446414464This report describes state-based prescription drug bulk purchasing laws and programs in 30+ states. Most operational programs focus on Medicaid purchases. Two states have opened programs to the general public. Other initiatives use inter-state cooperation for evidence-based evaluation of drug products.
[Cost Brief] Prescription Drugs Overview, Generics, Brands & Purchasing Agreements- Health Cost ContainmentReports11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1993419934Prescription Drugs Overview; Use of Generics and Brand Name Discounts; Prescription Drug Agreements and Volume Purchasing
State Prescription Drug Return, Reuse and Recycling Laws - NCSLReports9/30/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1442514425This report describes programs and laws in 39 states that establish Prescription Drug Return, Reuse and Recycling Laws, benefiting other patients.
Generic Retail Drug Pricing and StatesReports9/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1444014440This report describes retail-based marketing of $4 generics and related efforts, and lists state laws that allow or restrict such approaches.
[Summit 2012] Phamaceuticals: What's AheadMultimedia8/14/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2513725137From drug shortages and misuse to their life saving benefits and future potential, prescription drug issues make headlines regularly. Federal health reform as enacted requires medicine to be an essential health benefit. But who will pay for which specific drugs and how much? Hear from national experts on the latest developments and options for state lawmakers to consider
Medicaid Pharmaceutical State Laws and Policies, 2001-12Bill Summaries/ Databases7/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1445614456Recent Medicaid Prescription Drug Laws and Strategies, 2001-2012. A state-by-state description of statutues that modify or reform policies affecting Medicaid prescription drugs.
Academic Detailing: Marketing Facts about Medical TreatmentReports6/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2245822458Academic Detailing: Marketing Facts about Medical Treatment
340B Drug Pricing Program and StatesReports3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1446914469The federal 340B Drug Pricing Program provides access to reduced price prescription drugs to over 12,404 health care facilities certified by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as "covered entities". These clinics, centers and hospitals in turn serve more than 10 million people in all 50 states, plus commonwealths and territories.
Clinical Trials: What are States Doing 2010Reports9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1433114331Clinical trial mandates and state coverage policies
[LegisBrief] Taking Medication as Prescribed: Programs That HelpArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/14/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2055420554Taking medication properly can control or improve chronic conditions, but many patients do not follow instructions properly or do not take their prescribed doses.
Archive: 2009 Prescription Drug Enacted State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases3/30/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=18909189092009 Prescription Drug Enacted State Laws, featuring 84 enacted measures in 32 states
Archive: 2008 Prescription Drug State LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases4/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1441814418A tracking report of the 550+ substantive pharmaceutical bills considered throughout 2008, including morethan 60 measures signd into law.
State Initiatives to Reduce Medication Errors-NCSLBill Summaries/ Databases1/31/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1443714437Several laws enacted and bills considered aim to reduce medication error. They anticipate problems and use state powers to provide some solutions, 2003-2008
Archive: 2007 Prescription Drug State LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases6/17/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=14423144232007 Prescription Drug State Legislation - NCSL
State Legislatures Magazine: Drugs: Just a Click Away, June 2007Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/14/2007 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1453614536State Legislatures Magazine: Drugs: Just a Click Away, June 2007
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