2023 Legislative Session Update: Part Two
A mid-session legislative update on five of ASTHO's top 10 public health state policy issues to watch in 2023: data privacy and modernization, reproductive health, health equity, strengthening ...
A mid-session legislative update on five of ASTHO's top 10 public health state policy issues to watch in 2023: data privacy and modernization, reproductive health, health equity, strengthening ...
A mid-session legislative update on five of ASTHO's top 10 public health state policy issues to watch in 2023: tobacco, HIV, mental health, PFAS, and opioids.
As many state legislatures seek to expand vaccine exemptions, it’s important to understand the fundamental differences in exemption type and their impact on a community.
Accompanying an infusion of federal funding, states are considering several policy changes to strengthen the public health workforce and address challenges within the health care workforce.
How states are using 1115 waivers to improve health equity for people on Medicaid.
Supporting policies that reduce HIV stigma and promote health equity is an important public health issue.
Looking to the future, states are improving access to care, providing subsidies for tuition costs, expanding hours of licensed facilities, increasing access, and meeting the needs of both parents and ...
Earth Day is a natural time to examine current and future climate change policies that impact human health, including clean air, safe drinking water, access to food, and secure shelter.
In the U.S., jurisdictions vary in their newborn screening practices and requirements related to the scope of testing, approach to parental consent, options for blood sample destruction, sample ...
Two key considerations for those working with state and territorial legislators considering vaccine legislation: work with trusted messengers and craft informative and compelling testimony.
Restrictions on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, including menthol, may reduce sales and reduce the number of new users.
During the the 2021-2022 legislative sessions, several states have enacted laws addressing flu prevention efforts.
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.
State Policies Promote the Importance of Defibrillators and CPR astho, association of state and territorial health officials, automated external defibrillators, heart disease, cpr training, ...
Research confirms that strengthening economic supports can improve parental mental health, children’s health, education, and social outcomes.