Posted November 28, 2023 Are Interstate Compacts an Answer to Health Workforce Shortages? With the post-pandemic health care workforce stretched to its limits, state legislatures are in search of solutions. Interstate licensure compacts have emerged as a reliable means to add some depth to local labor pools. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted November 6, 2023 Expanding Health Coverage and Protecting Consumers, Even as Costs Rise State legislatures enacted over 206 bills this year addressing health care coverage and network adequacy, individual and small-group marketplaces, surprise billing, medical debt and more. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted October 31, 2023 Strengthening Access to Affordable, High-Quality Contraception With more than half of all pregnancies unplanned, recent state legislation addresses who can prescribe and dispense birth control, the types of contraception covered by insurance and more. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted October 31, 2023 Preparing for the Season’s 3 Main Respiratory Viruses Respiratory virus season has begun, and three viruses could affect the severity and timing of the season: influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health
Posted October 30, 2023 A Bugologist and a Golfer Sparked the Push for Daylight Saving Time A look back at the origins of daylight saving time as the U.S. prepares for the annual autumn ritual of turning back clocks by one hour next weekend. State Legislatures News, Policy, Energy, Health
Posted September 28, 2023 2023 Legislative Recap: Health Care Consolidation and Competition Health system consolidation is increasing throughout the United States, and many legislators are considering policies to enhance its oversight, while further examining its impact on health care costs and quality. State Legislatures News, Policy, Health