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State Health Notes
February 2004 Issues
Volume 25, Number 414: February 23, 2004
Cover Story - Community Health Centers: Serving the Nation’s Most Vulnerable Populations
Community health centers not only reduce Medicaid costs, but improve health outcomes and reduce racial and ethnic disparities. The feds endorse a “collaborative” approach, and Louisiana makes progress in controlling diabetes.
StateSpeak - Huckabee: Tackling Obesity and Chronic Disease
Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee explains how he’s changing the health system so that it rewards healthy lifestyles – rather than illness.
Highlights
HHS sets up a national “quitline”…WV screens kids for cardiac risk…Why are we obese? We’re eating more!…Rural states get $ for dentists…MN goes north for Rx drug savings…OR seeks to reduce medical errors.
Tracking Trends - Desperately Seeking Solutions
With 43.6 million Americans lacking health insurance coverage, states are seeking ways to help – some consider a single-payer system.
FYI - Sheltering the Homeless When Disaster Strikes
Who you gonna call when disaster strikes? A Virginia nonprofit and the University of Wisconsin develop a plan for serving the homeless during natural or man-made disasters.
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Volume 25, Number 413: February 9, 2004
Cover Story - State of the States: Frugality and Hope
States aren’t bleeding quite as much red ink this year as they have over the past few years. But no one is relaxing -- in fact, many states are planning to curtail spending by revamping or cutting their Medicaid programs.
Behavioral Health News - Are Antidepressants Appropriate for Children?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) are touted as miracle drugs for depression and anxiety, and they’re increasingly being prescribed for children. But are they effective in children? A view of the debate.
Highlights
RI ranked #1 in providing prenatal care…The obesity bottom line…NJ lead initiative…IA seeks to purchase Rx from Canada…WI tax credit for organ donation
Tracking Trends
From NCSL's Health Policy Tracking Service: States are passing new substance abuse laws, with an eye to reducing the costs of incarceration and of medical care.
FYI - Boundless Playgrounds: Building Accessible Parks
Physical disabilities prevent many children from enjoying time at the park. Able to Play, a Michigan-based group, has launched an initiative to build universally accessible playgrounds throughout the state for children of all abilities.
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