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Webinar: Health Reform and Medicaid
NCSL's latest live webinar was Feb. 10, the second in the Top 12 series; it explores the many elements of federal health reform states are required to develop, including health insurance exchanges, health technology and essential benefits. Learn what’s happening in opposition to the law as well. Related policy reports are linked below. More
American Health Benefit Exchanges
Just Posted! NCSL comments to CMS regarding the Essential Health Benefits Bulletin released by them December 16, 2011 providing state guidance in the selection of a "benchmark" plan that will form the basis of an essential health benefit package. Updated February 1, 2012. More
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Public health is the science and systems designed to protect and improve health at the community and population level. It includes efforts to improve health by preventing disease and promoting healthy behaviors. These efforts include initiatives to educate the public about healthier choices, facilitating healthier lifestyles through community supports, preventing outbreaks and the spread of infectious diseases, and ensuring safe food and water in communities. NCSL resources on this topic address emergency preparedness, health promotion and disease prevention, injury prevention, wellness, nutrition, physical activity and fitness, school health, oral and dental health, vaccines and immunizations, smoke-free environments and discouraging tobacco use.
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