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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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!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.
Prevention of Prescription Drug Overdose and AbuseReports5/29/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1385313853State policies related to prevention of prescription drug overdose and abuse.
State Regulation of compounding pharmaciesBill Summaries/ Databases4/16/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2542125421Learn about state regulation of compounding and specialty pharmacies, with laws, pending bills and the FDA role.
Medication Adherence: Taking Pills as OrderedReports11/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2028720287Medication Adherence: Taking Pills Safely as Ordered
[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
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.
Academic Detailing: Marketing Facts about Medical TreatmentReports6/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2245822458Academic Detailing: Marketing Facts about Medical Treatment
Medication Therapy Management: Health, Safety and SavingsReports3/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1906419064Prescription drug policy: Medication Therapy Management - combining Health, Safety and Savings.
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.
The Burden of Prescription Drug Overdoses on MedicaidArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2407024070Prescription drug abuse, misuse and overdoses are on the rise, creating not only a considerable public health problem but a heavy financial burden for Medicaid.
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: 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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