Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Public Health in the Courts
There are a number of court cases playing out across the country that could affect the options state and territorial health officials have to limit the spread of disease and promote health and ...
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Policymakers Boosting Public Health Readiness for Respiratory Illness Season
Guam,
Public health leaders are positioned to prevent illness from the "tripledemic” of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV with approved vaccines and preventative antibody treatments.
Preparedness Policy Highlights for Trending Public Health Threats
Iowa,
While communities transition from emergency response to long-term monitoring and recovery, the federal government and states are taking legislative action to improve emergency preparedness ...
State and Federal Actions to Reduce Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances’ Impact on Public Health
PFAS,
State and Federal Actions to Reduce Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances’ Impact on Public Health safe drinking water act, per and polyfluoroalkyl substances, water supplies, contaminated groundwater, ...
States Support Postpartum Health with Medicaid Expansions
Iowa,
Utah,
States Support Postpartum Health with Medicaid Expansions astho, association of state and territorial health officials, 2023 state legislative session, medicaid expansions, postpartum health, the ...
The Debt Ceiling Discussion Greatly Impacts Public Health
Predictions regarding how the health system would be impacted in the event of a U.S. default paint a grim picture for the country and for public health.
Infant Mental Health Policies Critical for Long-Term Well-Being
Federal and state legislation can play a role in promoting positive infant mental health by providing funding and policies that support early intervention, caregiver assistance, and the creation of ...
How States Can Leverage JUUL Settlement Funds to Promote Public Health
Iowa,
To address the youth tobacco epidemic, jurisdictions filed lawsuits against JUUL to end their marketing practices aimed at youth and to obtain compensation from the financial toll experienced by ...
National Crisis Averted (For Now) as Lawmakers Raise Debt Ceiling
An analysis of the state of the federal budget in the wake of the May 2023 agreement between lawmakers and President Biden, who struck a last-minute deal to raise the nation’s debt limit until 2025.
Hearing the Hill
Hearing the Hill astho, association of state and territorial health officials, opioid crisis, covid-19 funds, public health, public health data and workforce, american rescue plan, promoting health, ...
Bringing the U.S. Territories Closer to Medicaid Equity
Guam,
After years of advocacy, ASTHO and our partners are celebrating the recently signed Consolidated Appropriations Act.
Recent Federal and State Actions to Limit Flavored Tobacco Products
Restrictions on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, including menthol, may reduce sales and reduce the number of new users.
Telehealth and Licensure Policies Improving Healthcare Access for Rural Communities
Recent legislation at both the state and federal levels has significantly affected the ability of healthcare providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.
Congressional Priorities for the Summer that Impact Public Health
Federal lawmakers have a long list of public health priorities to address before the current fiscal year ends on September 30, 2023, including must-pass annual appropriations, reauthorizing the ...
ASTHO’s Fall 2023 Capitol Hill Recap
A brief recap of the 2023 fall legislative session on the Hill, especially as it pertains to public health.