The emPOWER program provides federal data, mapping, and artificial intelligence tools, as well as training and resources, to help communities nationwide protect the health of at-risk Medicare beneficiaries who live independently and rely ...
This guide provides tools and strategies to support individuals struggling to access their prescription medications.
A key part of ASTHO’s work is supporting state and territorial health agencies to improve the health and well-being of families, women of reproductive age, infants, children, and adolescents—including those with special healthcare needs.
Learn about federal health agencies' plans to operate during the upcoming government shutdown in this legislative alert.
ASTHO legislative alert, Dec. 20, 2022: End-of-Year Funding and Policy Package Summary
Explore the mapping center, which tracks state and territorial legislation promoting suicide prevention efforts.
ASTHO Legislative Prospectus | Previewing 2023 state legislative actions on opioid overdose prevention.
States and territories are adopting a wide array of policies to improve mental and behavioral health, including significant investments in suicide prevention, support for youth mental health, and improving access through telehealth.
Learn more about recent federal and Supreme Court cases that impact public health policy.
Learn how state legislation is expanding access to drug checking equipment and screening in this Health Policy Update.
Injuries from falls pose a serious risk to older adults — learn how states are using policy to promote better care for older adults in this Health Policy Update.
Sustaining DMI: Medicaid Advanced Planning Document Process How state Medicaid agencies can request enhanced federal funding for Medicaid Enterprise Systems and related activities. Why is the Advanced Planning Document process important? ...
This ASTHOReport provides an overview of the SPACECAT regional data for island areas, paired with foundational first steps to improve capacity in key opportunities for growth.
The Catalyst Center for Firearm Injury Prevention will take action to address firearm injury and death as a public health issue using evidence-based and equity-driven public health approaches.
States and municipalities are adopting tobacco retailer licensing (TRL) policies to control tobacco prevalence and impact. Learn more about TRL programs.
Midterm Elections: Predictions on Congressional Priorities for Upcoming Session astho, association of state and territorial health officials, public health, opioid crisis, congressional priorities, sequestration cuts, healthy future task ...
ASTHO’s 2024 Legislative Session Update: Part One legislative session, state policy, data collection, domestic violence, health information exchange, data privacy, substance misuse, overdose prevention, sexually transmitted infections, ...
Partner Spotlight: Q&A with Anne Remick, Program Director, Alaska Breast and Cervical Screening Assistance Program astho, association of state and territorial health officials, anne remick, breast and cervical screening assistance ...
Learn how state health and transportation agencies are partnering to improve physical access to healthcare.
During the 2023 legislative session, a number of states enacted policies that advance ACEs prevention measures and support families in ensuring safe places for their children to live, grow, and play.