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State Health Notes
Volume 27. Issue 465, April 17, 2006
IN-DEPTH
Screening newborns for metabolic and genetic disorders can save lives. A look at recent state activity to expand the number of disorders for which newborns are screened.
STATE NEWS
MA legislature passes landmark legislation aimed at expanding health insurance coverage to all uninsured in the state.
A collaborative effort to explore accrediting state and local public health agencies, with the end goal of improving community health.
HIGHLIGHTS
Cover the Uninsured Week...New citizenship rules....ER visits and health coverage...Tobacco Settlement dispute...The cost of parity
GRAPHICALLY SPEAKING
A new status report shows that girls are more likely to binge drink than boys.
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State Health Notes
Volume 27. Issue 464, April 3, 2006
IN-DEPTH
This July, Illinois expects to launch “All Kids” – a program that would offer coverage to all uninsured children in the state. A growing number of states are planning coverage expansions to children.
STATE NEWS
Tennessee eyes “portable” coverage program…States clarifying advance directives in wake of Schiavo case.
HIGHLIGHTS
NJ dependent coverage…Inhalants…CA Prop. 36…Babies and obesity…Gaps in care…Joint replacements.
GRAPHICALLY SPEAKING
U.S. Census Bureau calculates utilization rates and health status.
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