Updated September 08, 2024 The Debate Over Weight-Loss Drugs | OAS Episode 218 On this episode we get perspectives from three people involved in the debate over coverage of GLP-1 drugs, a group of medications that are used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes and obesity and are becoming increasingly popular as a weight-loss drug. Health Podcast
Updated September 06, 2024 Voters Want Affordable Meds. Legislatures Are On It. Health care affordability is a top issue among voters, with over half worrying they won’t be able to pay for their medications. Lawmakers addressed the issue this session with a variety of policy approaches to increase state and patient access to affordable prescription drugs. Health State Legislatures News
Updated September 04, 2024 The Medicaid Toolkit The Medicaid Toolkit is a collection of information about the Medicaid program for legislators and legislative staff. States legislatures play a key role in Medicaid financing, regulation, oversight and innovation. This toolkit provides information on all aspects of the program from the fundamentals to in-depth policy information on current topics. Health
Updated September 04, 2024 Medicaid Delivery Systems 101 A brief explainer of the systems states use to administer the Medicaid program. Takeaway: State and territorial legislatures choose how the Medicaid program is administered through choice of delivery system and exercise oversight over that system. Health Map Table
Updated September 04, 2024 Medicaid Flexibilities 101 A brief explainer of how states and territories can exercise flexibility in the structure and administration of the Medicaid program. Health Graphic
Updated September 04, 2024 Medicaid Financing 101 A brief explainer of how the Medicaid program is financed, including mechanisms to finance the state and territorial share. Health Graphic
Updated September 03, 2024 State Definitions and Coverage of Community Paramedicine This policy brief discusses how states define community paramedicine within statues and regulations, and how community paramedicine services are covered under public and private insurers. Health
Updated August 30, 2024 Health Costs, Coverage and Delivery State Legislation Explore NCSL's interactive PowerBI database. We provide up-to-date information on enacted state legislation related to health costs, coverage and delivery. Health Database Table
Updated August 30, 2024 State Public Health Legislation Database This database covers topics related to public health including infectious disease prevention and treatment, public health reporting and workforce and vaccines. It includes all introduced legislation from 2021 to the present and is updated at least twice per month as legislation is identified by NCSL staff. Health Database
Updated August 30, 2024 EMS Legislative Database NCSL's new database that brings you up-to-date, real-time information about bills related to Emergency Medical Services. Health Database
Updated August 30, 2024 Scope of Practice Legislation Database This searchable legislative database brings you up-to-date, real-time information about scope of practice legislation that has been introduced in the 50 states, territories and Washington, D.C. It includes all introduced legislation from 2015 to the present and is updated biweekly as legislation is identified by NCSL staff. Health Database
Updated August 29, 2024 State Vaccine Requirements for College Entry State systems of higher education can require proof of immunization against other diseases covered by routine childhood vaccinations like measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. Health Table