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 States Renewing Attention to Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer for men. This data, along with a recent national recommendation against routine screening for prostate cancer, has brought new prominence to the issue for state policymakers. More
The Medical Home Model of Care reducing costs
A new LegisBrief explores the medical home model of care, its potential to improve the quality, and contain costs. More
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Health Resources and Research
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Court Upholds Most of Federal Health Law
The U.S. Supreme Court issues their decision on the Affordable Care Act. A Congressional Research Service report provides details and analysis. Updated August 31. More
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American Health Benefit Exchanges
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to hold ten regional teleconferences on health insurance Exchanges Sept. 6-14. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners release white papers providing resources for exchange development, and insurance regulatory changes. Updated Aug. 30, 2012. More
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Federal Health Reform News
 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) schedules 10 health reform teleconferences. Obama Administration determines individuals given deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA) are ineligible for key health care programs. Updated August 30, 2012. More
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Health Sessions from 2012 NCSL Legislative Summit
2012 NCSL Legislative Summit health sessions available to download presentations and watch the video. More
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