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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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Medicaid and Long-Term Services and SupportsReports1/10/2013 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1452514525Medicaid is the primary payer of long term services and supports designed to meet the personal and health needs of individuals living with disabilities, chronic diseases, complex medical needs, impaired mobility or impaired cognitive function.
Long-Term Care Services and Supports Presentations: Fall Forum 2012Meetings12/6/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2557025570NCSL Fall Forum-Preconference Session: Achieving Cost-Savings and Better Outcomes in Long-Term Care Services and Supports
Long-term Care Provisions in Health ReformReports11/29/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2363623636Long-term Care Provisions in Health Reform
Safe at Home? Developing Effective Criminal Background Checks Reports10/20/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1887718877With AARP support, the National Conference of State Legislatures examined state requirements for criminal background checks for in-home direct care workers whose services are covered by Medicaid. The study identifies, classifies and analyzes criminal background check laws and regulations governing in-home direct care workers.
[LegisBrief] States Take on Alzheimer's DiseaseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters8/17/2009 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=1826118261At least 18 states have established task forces and commissions to identify the problems and develop a plan for dealing with Alzheimer’s patients.
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