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Flower field imageOpportunities and Obstacles in Rural Telehealth

This webinar held on Wednesday May 22, will feature presentations from national telehealth experts who will discuss advances states have made in recent years to expand access to telehealth services in rural areas and what challenges still lie ahead for state policymakers. 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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"Winnable Battles" in Public HealthReports4/5/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2198521985"Winnable Battles" in Public Health
Chronic Disease Prevention and Health PromotionReports10/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1450714507Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Tobacco OverviewReports8/2/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1451714517Tobacco State Policy Overview
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Bill Summaries/ Databases7/13/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2468624686Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)state legislation, 2008-2012.
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Meetings6/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2499424994Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative” meeting June 6-8 2012
2011-2012 State Cigarette Excise TaxesReports6/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2387623876State Cigarette Excise Taxes: 2011-2012: Tables and Maps
Community Transformation Grants PostcardReports5/23/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2447324473Community Transformation Grants Postcard
Smoking During Pregnancy PostcardArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters3/1/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2442724427This NCSL postcard provides information about smoking among women of reproductive age and smoking during pregnancy.
Tobacco CessationBill Summaries/ Databases2/10/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434814348Tobacco Cessation Coverage: State Employee Programs, Medicaid Programs and Quit Lines
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Meetings6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2122421224Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”
Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”Multimedia6/6/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2349423494Cost-Effective Strategies in Public Health: The “Winnable Battles Initiative”
[LegisBrief] Tobacco Cessation in State Medicaid and Employee ProgramsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/11/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2202222022Helping people stop smoking is an effective way to improve health and reduce health care costs. State programs that cover a wide range of treatment options ensure the best success rate.
[LegisBrief] Healthy Communities: New Opportunities for Promoting HealthArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2108621086States can promote healthy behaviors and lower chronic disease rates and costs through programs that address risk factors such as physical inactivity, poor nutrition and smoking.
Enacted Indoor Smoke-Free LawsReports8/5/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1991119911Enacted Indoor Smoke-Free Laws postcard
[Summit 2010] Savings from Smoking Cessation in Medicaid ProgramsMultimedia7/26/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2077020770Savings from Smoking Cessation in Medicaid Programs Session
Public Health Herald 8th IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters7/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2034520345Public Health Herald 8th Issue
Wellness Legislation, 2010 (State Activity)Bill Summaries/ Databases7/7/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2043420434Summary of 2010 proposed and enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts.
State Wellness LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1382613826Summary of enacted Wellness Legislation, including premium discounts.
2010 State Cigarette Excise TaxesReports7/1/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1434914349State Cigarette Excise Taxes tables and map.
2009-10 Proposed State Tobacco Tax LegislationBill Summaries/ Databases5/19/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=13862138622009-2010 Proposed State Tobacco Tax Increase Legislation, including new 2010 laws in Hawaii, New Mexico, South Carolina and Utah.
SL Mag: Chronic CostsArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/18/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1917119171Making healthy choices easier for Americans can prevent deadly diseases and save money.
[LegisBrief] Curbing Teen Tobacco UseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters10/6/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1871618716Preventing adolescents from becoming smokers can help reduce later chronic illnesses and the associated burden on state health budgets.
Public Health Herald Newsletter 3rd IssueArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/15/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1712817128Public Health Herald Newsletter 3rd Issue
State Legislatures Magazine: StateStats: Help with Kicking the Habit, September 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/20/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1378913789
LegisBrief: Smoke-Free Laws - January 2008Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/7/2008 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1389313893
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