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Role of States in National Health Care Reform

Many critical aspects of federal health reform will be implemented by the states.  Through program design, regulations, policies and practices, state decisions and actions already play a profound role in shaping the American health care system.  Both the House and Senate reform proposals would dramatically change the federal structure...

November 2009

This State Health Policy Briefing presents the issues identified by NASHP’s state leadership as their most significant priorities for improving their health systems.  As Academy members discussed their priorities, a set of broader themes emerged.

November 2009

States will have enormous short-term and long-term needs for assistance as they grapple with federal health reform legislation.  Significant federal and private resources to support state-level implementation will be necessary.  Implementation support must be defined and coordinated quickly.  Technical assistance must be provided...

November 2009
Financing | Health reform

Adequate safeguards against health care fraud are essential to the proper functioning of any health care system. This analysis examines health care fraud in the U.S., and its findings underscore the importance to national health reform of comprehensive anti-fraud protections covering both public and private health insurance industry.

Sara Rosenbaum
October 2009