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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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Community Transformation GrantsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/5/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2631026310Chronic diseases account for 75 percent of annual health care spending in the U.S. Because many chronic conditions are preventable, states are turning to federal Community Transformation Grants to help keep people healthier.
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.
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 Employee Health Benefits, NCSLReports1/31/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434514345A compendium of facts and resources on the states' employee health benefit plans.
Medication Adherence: Taking Pills as OrderedReports11/15/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2028720287Medication Adherence: Taking Pills Safely as Ordered
[Cost Brief] Health Care Provider Patient Safety- Health Cost ContainmentArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1994019940Health Care Provider Patient Safety- Health Cost Containment
[Cost Brief] Medical Malpractice Reform- Health Cost ContainmentReports11/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1994119941Medical Malpractice Reform- Health Cost Containment
A Medical NeighborhoodArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2461524615Accountable care organizations could solve some of health care’s biggest problems, but they’re largely untested.
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.
Health Care Discount Plans: State Roles and RegulationBill Summaries/ Databases12/1/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1753917539A state by state examination of regulations aimed at health discount plans which generally are not actually insurance.
Evidence-Based CareMultimedia10/7/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2366423664Evidence-Based Care
Value-Based Insurance DesignReports9/2/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2176521765Overview of Value-Based Insurance Design
[Summit 11] Evidence-Based Care: Better Bang for the Buck?Multimedia8/9/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2340023400Evidence-Based Care: Better Bang for the Buck?
ICD-10 Code ImplementationReports9/15/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2128421284ICD-10 Code Implementation: Frequently Asked Questions
Lessons from the Pioneers: Reporting Healthcare-Associated InfectionsReports7/27/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2087520875Examines challenges, successes, and lessons learned from nine states that require health care facilities to publicly report healthcare-associated infections.
[Summit 2010] The Innovator's Prescription: A Disruptive Solution to the Health Care CrisisMeetings7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2090720907The Innovator's Prescription: A Disruptive Solution to the Health Care Crisis; a July 2010 Legislative Summit session
[Summit 2010] Achieving Value and Cost Effective Care in Today's Health Care ClimateMultimedia7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2094920949Dr. Brent James, internationally known for his work in clinical quality improvement and patient safety, discusses how improving health quality provides better patient care and saves costs.
Healthcare-Associated Infections HomepageBill Summaries/ Databases6/1/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1408414084This summary map and searchable database includes state laws pertaining to healthcare-associated infections. Currently, laws enacted from 2006 through 2008 are included.
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
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