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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.
Medicare Prescription Drugs-NCSL Legislative Tools, 2012-2013Reports5/1/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1443514435The Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Program started January 1, 2006. Dual eligibles and persons newly eligible for Medicare (turning age 65, etc) may sign up throughout the year.
Lower Drugs Costs in the Medicare Coverage Gap, 2012-2013Reports2/25/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1994519945Lower Drugs Costs in the Medicare Coverage Gap, with discounts up to 52.5% on some brand name products, as provided by the Affordable Care Act, updated for 2012 and 2013 Benefits
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.
Emergency Contraception State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases8/24/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1442014420Summary of state laws related to emergency contraception. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
[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.
Pharmacist Conscience Clauses Laws and InformationBill Summaries/ Databases5/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438014380Pharmacist Conscience Clauses Laws and Information
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.
Insurance Coverage for Contraception State LawsBill Summaries/ Databases2/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1438414384Provides a 50 state summary of insurance coverage requirements for contraception. Also includes an overview of the issue and additional resources.
Clinical Trials: What are States Doing 2010Reports9/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1433114331Clinical trial mandates and state coverage policies
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
[LegisBrief] Medication Therapy Management: Catching Errors, Saving Lives and MoneyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/12/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1952019520Because providers and prescribers may be unaware of all medications a patient takes, states can offer medication therapy management as a reimbursed professional service.
Rx substitution by pharmacists-State LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases5/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1442414424This legislative tracking report describes Condition-specific Drug Substitution Legislation, focusing on medications for Epilepsy
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.
Archive: Federal Mental Health Parity 2008Bill Summaries/ Databases10/24/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1406414064Archive: Federal Mental Health Parity 2008
Archive: 2007 Prescription Drug State LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases6/17/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=14423144232007 Prescription Drug State Legislation - NCSL
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