NASHP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Funding for state and local health departments decreased 17 percent between 2009 and 2019, while experts estimate that an additional $4.5 billion per year is necessary to ensure access to basic public health services.[1] billion per year is necessary to ensure access to basic public health services.”

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Accountability Public Health services Population Health 52

NASHP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Among several behavioral health workforce supports included in the bill, ARPA authorizes $100 million for behavioral health workforce and education training for educational institutions through the Public Health Service Act and establishes a 10% increase in federal matching funds for state Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS).

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Prevention Nursing Pharmaceuticals 52

NASHP

MAY 20, 2022

States have used these grant funds in a myriad of ways to address the particular strengths and gaps within their states: Montana: Dementia care navigators. States need better data to monitor, track, and evaluate the impact of government-funded services and supports for family caregivers.

Medicaid 115

Medicaid Nursing Hospitals Home Care 115