Health Policy Update Series

One of ASTHO’s core functions is providing our members—health officials of U.S. states, territories, and freely associated states—with public health policy research and analysis important to their jurisdictions. ASTHO’s Federal Government Affairs and State Health Policy teams examine trends and developments in public health law and policy.

Federal Government Affairs provides insightful analysis of federal bills, funding resolutions, and related political developments that directly impact public health in member jurisdictions.

State Health Policy delivers in-depth examination of public health policy in state houses across the country.

The Health Policy Update series is a regular feature on ASTHO's blog and explores a wide range of topics through both a legislative and regulatory lens.

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Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Public Health in the Courts

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Policymakers Boosting Public Health Readiness for Respiratory Illness Season

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Preparedness Policy Highlights for Trending Public Health Threats

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States Aim to Improve Outcomes for People Experiencing Substance Use During Pregnancy

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Congressional Priorities for the Summer that Impact Public Health

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State and Federal Actions to Reduce Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances’ Impact on Public Health

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Policies For Inclusive Emergency Preparedness Planning

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State Policies Bolster Investment in Community Health Workers

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Using Data and Effective Messaging to Support Strong Vaccine Policy

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State Policies Supporting Evidence-Based Therapeutic Psilocybin Use

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National Crisis Averted (For Now) as Lawmakers Raise Debt Ceiling

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Addressing Health-Related Social Needs through 1115 Demonstrations

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