NASHP

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Throughout the 2023 state legislative session, NASHP tracked 200 bills ranging from omnibus bills that included provisions seeking to address multiple policy issues to those pursuing discrete changes. Health care affordability continues to be a priority across states.

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NASHP

JANUARY 9, 2023

To apply to NASHP’s Aging Policy Academy, please complete this online application. The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), in partnership with West Health and the Milbank Memorial Fund (Milbank), invites state applications to participate in its 2023 Aging Policy Academy. Learn more and register. .

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NASHP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

States have used their full range of policy levers (e.g., States have used their full range of policy levers (e.g., Palliative Care: A State Resource Guide Explore more resources from our state palliative care resource guide. We have led a major effort through the Bree Collaborative.

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NASHP

APRIL 3, 2023

The policy academy included technical assistance through multi-state convenings, individual state support, and best practices shared by subject matter experts in the field. They used these findings to inform their focus on telehealth, 988 implementation, and mobile crisis services in rural areas.

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Medicaid Telemedicine Prevention Medical Services 81

NASHP

JANUARY 12, 2024

NASHP’s research for the 2023 updated tracker , along with ongoing state engagement through a state learning collaborative and individual state technical assistance , informed key trends and topics related to Medicaid reimbursement, training and certification, and definition of the workforce.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 25, 2023

The purpose of the legislation is to safeguard the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (ePHI). healthcare companies must comply with the data security and privacy standards defined by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

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NASHP

JUNE 13, 2022

NASHP is a nonpartisan organization committed to developing and advancing state health policy innovations. With funding from Arnold Ventures, NASHP operates the Drug Pricing Center and supports states working to lower prescription drug costs through innovative legislative and administrative strategies. consumer impact).

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NASHP

AUGUST 3, 2022

As the drug overdose epidemic continues, leading to over 108,000 fatalities in 2021, states are considering how organizational approaches to policy and funding across state agencies can support innovations to reduce these deaths. Multiple federal and state resources are being blended for treatment for parents and families.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Healthcare Leadership Council hosted 10 webinars in 2023 on various healthcare topics prioritized by its members. Panelists representing the breadth of the healthcare industry showcased private sector innovation, common hurdles, and analyzed legislation and regulations in play which would affect the delivery of care.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 6, 2021

The Coverage, Cost and Value team at the National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) seeks an experienced Policy Associate to support its comprehensive portfolio of work focused on state policy responses to rising prescription drug prices. NASHP has offices in Washington, DC and in Portland, Maine.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 22, 2022

To apply to NASHP’s State Policy Institute to Improve Care for People with Serious Illness, please complete this online application. The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), supported by The John A. Best practices and lessons learned from the policy institute’s work will be shared with other states.

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NASHP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Public Awareness and Outreach to Family Caregivers Section 1 of the RAISE Act State Policy Roadmap for Family Caregivers. Oregon state aging and disability policy leader, NASHP 2020 conference. State budget and policy ramifications of an aging population cannot be addressed without also understanding the needs of family caregivers.

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NASHP

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

RAISE Act State Policy Roadmap for Family Caregivers Public Awareness and Outreach to Family Caregivers. The goal of this publication is to provide a roadmap for state officials to better understand the state policy landscape for supporting family caregivers of older adults and to identify opportunities for innovation in their own states.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 14, 2021

This policy idea, described in detail below, was implemented by Rhode Island and Delaware and is supported by research and theory presented in a March 2020 proposal by a group of health care experts and economists. Rising prices for health care services are a major determinant of increased health care spending and health insurance premiums.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 2, 2023

In joining my personal interest in these issues and my professional experience, I hope to provide a multifaceted perspective to this topic. Surgeon General, recently issued a call to action , urging tech companies and lawmakers to take immediate steps to safeguard the mental well-being of our children and adolescents.

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NASHP

MARCH 3, 2023

To apply to NASHP’s Community Health Worker (CHW) State Policy Development In-State Technical Assistance Opportunity, please complete this brief application. Informational webinar: Interested state teams are encouraged to participate in one of the following informational webinars. March 14th, 12–12:30 p.m.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Parity in payment for telehealth services and in-person services is also inconsistent across states, though COVID-19 has provided an impetus for states to change this policy. Recently, California expedited legislation that required payment parity for telehealth services within both Medicaid and commercial insurance.

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Lexis Nexis

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

I recently provided my perspective as a healthcare solution provider to Healthcare Innovation on the topic of what the current landscape of Social Determinants of Health and health data exchange is and where I see it heading. Here are my thoughts on the questions they presented. These can be incomplete, sensitive to bias and stagnant in time.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 13, 2021

State Strategies To Lower Drug Prices: New Legislative And Medicaid Models December 13, 2021/ by Sarah Lanford and Jennifer Reck. Some states are also taking creative approaches to combine different elements of these policies to meet their needs. Executive Summary . Prohibiting price gouging in generic and off-patent drugs.

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Medicaid Pharmaceuticals Regulations Accountability 105

NASHP

MARCH 4, 2022

Governors use their annual state-of-the-state addresses to showcase successes and accomplishments over the past year and to define their policy priorities for the year ahead. View a map highlighting governors’ goals on a variety of health-related policies here. Below are highlights from key themes that the governors addressed.

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Medicaid Nursing Prevention Doctors 119

NASHP

APRIL 10, 2023

In other states, states may have more limited authority over local spending but can still provide important data, resources, and tools to support effective decision-making, while facilitating ongoing communication and information sharing.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 10, 2021

HRSA Health Resources and Services Agency. engage with communities?and and individual community members,?facilitate facilitate care coordination?with with health and health-related providers, enhance access to community-based services, address social determinants of health, and?provide provide health education. Acronym Guide.

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NASHP

MAY 20, 2022

Family Caregiver Services and Supports Section 3a of the RAISE Act State Policy Roadmap for Family Caregivers. This section of the RAISE Act State Policy Roadmap focuses on state opportunities to support services for families caring for older adults and adults with disabilities. How States Assist Family Caregivers.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Provide technical assistance and communications resources to providers. State Medicaid programs are developing innovative approaches to encourage beneficiaries to become vaccinated. Background As of May 2021, over 82 million people were enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), including over 39 million (47.2

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NASHP

JULY 22, 2022

4] Over the past several decades, state Medicaid programs have shifted toward providing more services to children with complex needs in the home rather than institutions because of changing policies and federal requirements.[5]. Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Addressing health equity and eliminating disparities in healthcare delivery and access continues to be a major priority for every sector of the healthcare industry. Today, in this space, we’re going to spotlight what the nation’s leading healthcare distributors and group purchasing organizations are doing to address health disparities.

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Healthcare Hospitals Health Data Healthcare Providers 45

HIT Consultant

JUNE 29, 2022

Monitoring the safe and effective use of medicines has now been an essential part of public health policy for several decades. ICH E2B for the electronic exchange of case reports) over the past 20 years coupled with progressive legislation have been a catalyst for an explosion in safety data over this period. .

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NASHP

AUGUST 31, 2023

Figure 1 displays a consolidated overview of the “Framework for Public Health-Health Care System Collaboration.” Specific examples taken from a variety of states will be examined in greater detail throughout the toolkit. A precondition of sustaining these partnerships is sustained investment in state and local public health capacity.

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Bill Of Health

DECEMBER 20, 2021

This post was originally published on the Verfassungsblog as part of our joint symposium on international pandemic lawmaking. By Ciara Staunton and Deborah Mascalzoni. COVID-19 demonstrated the interconnectedness of the world and that our collective protection and well-being is contingent on our individual response. The response was remarkable.

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Home Health Care

JULY 24, 2023

Our aim is to establish authentic partnerships by championing the industry in legislative arenas, understanding policies and reimbursement systems that providers have to navigate, and actively collaborating with them. The cost per visit in the field continues to rise, and the competition for resources among these companies is intense.

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NASHP

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The map includes enacted state CHW legislation and provides links to state CHW associations and other leading organizations working on CHW issues in states. While state definitions vary, CHWs are typically frontline workers who are trusted members of and/or have a unique and intimate understanding of the communities they serve.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 15, 2021

This updated resource was informed by a survey that was completed by state Medicaid officials, public health officials, and CHW association representatives as well as through publicly available information. Introduction. This brief presents lessons learned for states to build, sustain, or expand partnerships with CHWs. Background Background.

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Patient Safety Movement

JANUARY 1, 2023

Hand hygiene should be a topic of conversation between healthcare providers and patients. 2022 – A PIVOTAL YEAR As we end 2022 and welcome 2023, we are excited at the possibilities a new year brings. There were several key changes this year for the Patient Safety Movement Foundation. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer does not kill C.

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Lexis Nexis

JANUARY 4, 2022

Healthcare and technology: two words with so much depth and which are synonymous with progress. While there is much unknown about what 2022 will bring, one thing is certain – the healthcare industry will experience exponential advances brought on by rapid innovation in technology and access to the data that underpins it. Emily Mortimer, Sr.

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Icanotes

JANUARY 21, 2021

Even if the legislation does not apply to your practice, you may still consider sharing your notes with clients due to its advantages. You know some of your clients may experience distress viewing their progress notes, while others could certainly benefit from the increased transparency. Benefits of Sharing Therapy Notes With Patients.

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Patient Safety Movement

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“I believe in persistence. As long as the market is big enough and the reward is there if you ever do solve a problem, don’t give up.” ” Joe Kiani, Founder Patient Safety Movement Foundation Letter from CEO In many parts of the world, February is the month for celebrating love. According to Jessica Taylor et al.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Congress will have to find a way to pass privacy legislation so that people won’t be affected negatively by AI personal information use. Sylvia Kang, co-founder and CEO of Mira Women’s healthcare faces an uphill battle after centuries of being ignored. Despite this, their access to proper healthcare often comes up short.

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