National Conference of State Legislatures - The Forum for America's Ideas
Health

 

Health HighlightsHot Topics: HealthHealth ReformStanding CommitteesHealth Staff NetworkA-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Search
    View Full Address                   

Doctors & Nurses photoCultural Competency Health Care Workforce

This webinar held on Friday May 24,will review best practices for improving cultural competency among a state’s health care workforce. 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

Health Reform:  State Actions Newsletter

This newsletter highlights federal health reform actions in the states. View the most recent newsletter and all 54 archive editions. More

Health Resources and Research
NCSL ProgramsAccessCost & QualityDiseases & ConditionsHealth InsuranceWomen, Children & AdolescentsMedicaid, CHIP, Medicare & SSI
PharmaceuticalsProviders & FacilitiesPublic Health & PreventionSpecial Topics
    View Full Address                   
Diseases and Conditions
  Select All    Clear All                    
! = Featured Item
End Stage Renal DiseaseArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters11/12/2012 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2548125481An estimated 31 million people have chronic kidney disease, which left untreated can lead to end stage renal disease (ESRD). States play a crucial role in the prevention and treatment of ESRD through the healthy programs they promote and the care they pay for in their Medicaid programs.
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.
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.
Q and A with Mike Splaine Articles/Briefs/ Newsletters1/13/2011 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2204622046Mike Splaine is the director for State Policy and Advocacy Programs at the National Office of the Alzheimer's Association
Q and A With Dr. Richard C. HuntArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/25/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2042120421Dr. Richard C. Hunt is the director of the Division of Injury Response at the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Video: Dr. Stanley HerringMultimedia5/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2037620376An video featuring Dr. Stanley Herring, co-medical director of the Seattle Sports Concussion Program and the team physician for the Seattle Mariners and the Seattle Seahawks, discussing youth sports head injuries.
Sidelined for SafetyArticles/Briefs/ Newsletters5/21/2010 12:00:00 AM/default.aspx?tabid=2037720377New laws keep student athletes with concussions benched.
NCSL's 2013 Legislative Summit

Graphic promoting NCSL's mobile app for members

Denver Office
Tel: 303-364-7700 | Fax: 303-364-7800 | 7700 East First Place | Denver, CO 80230

 

Washington Office
Tel: 202-624-5400 | Fax: 202-737-1069 | 444 North Capitol Street, N.W., Suite 515 | Washington, D.C. 20001

©2013 National Conference of State Legislatures.  All Rights Reserved.