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American Health Benefit Exchanges
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issues draft Exchange Blueprint guidance, and application instructions for state exchange approval. More
Medicaid Fraud and Abuse
Fraud and abuse in Medicaid cost states billions of dollars every year, diverting funds that could otherwise be used for legitimate health care services. More
Diabetes on the Rise
A new study shows that diabetes and pre-diabetes rates are soaring among the nation's teens. NCSL provides a review of facts and resources on diabetes. 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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