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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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LegisBrief: Reducing Correctional Health Care SpendingArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/22/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2598025980States are constitutionally required and court ordered to provide adequate medical care for inmates. To stem the tide of correctional health care spending, states are adopting various policy reforms to both reduce costs and ensure quality.
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.
Unhealthy DifferencesArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters9/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2518925189The health care system needs to work smarter, not harder, to eliminate health disparities. Read this article to learn more about steps state lawmakers are taking to reduce disparities among various groups.
Confronting CostsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2476424764Medicaid spending is at the top of many legislative agendas.
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.
In Brief: Alzheimer'sArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/20/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2207622076The cost of caring for Alzheimer's patients is mounting.
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