Role of States in National Health Care Reform

Much of the failure or success of federal health reform will depend on the ability of states to implement its key provisions. NASHP strives to help state policymakers understand the implications of federal reforms and the sometimes complex implications of seemingly simple federal provisions. We are building tools to facilitate and accelerate peer-to-peer learning among states implementing federal reform provisions. We also cultivate opportunities to make state perspectives heard in Washington, where implementation guidelines are being developed.

Our work is generously supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, The Commonwealth Fund, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Public Welfare Foundation, and The Scan Foundation.

Alan Weil's California Health Hearing Testimony As Delivered May 2010