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.
Latest Health Policy Updates
Using Policy to Promote Healthy Tech Habits for Youth
Celebrating Longevity and Supporting Healthy Aging Through Policy
How EMS Is Evolving Through State Policy
How States Leverage Policy to Build Up Community Health Workers
How States Are Expanding Immunization Access Through Policy
States Tackle Policy for Rising Vector-Borne Disease Threats
(More) Recent Shifts in HHS Leadership: June 2026
