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The Impacts of State Health Reform Initiatives on Adults in New York and Massachusetts
February 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This article examines the impact of state health reforms in New York and Massachusetts. In 2006, Massachusetts enacted a comprehensive reform of health care with the goal of creating near-universal health coverage.
Coordinated Efforts and Goal Setting Help States Improve Health Care for Minorities
December 1, 2006 | Program Result
The National Academy for State Health Policy at the Center for Health Policy Development examined the ways in which states use their power to purchase and regulate health care services to reduce disparities in health due to racial and ethnic differences.
How an Urbanized State Revamped Its Rules for Health and Social Service Programs
July 1, 2000 | Program Result
During 1997 to 1998, researchers at the Urban Institute examined the state of New Jersey as part of a multi-year study called Assessing the New Federalism.
Long-Term Care Insurance: Wisconsin Withdraws from Financing Partnership Program
May 1, 2006 | Program Result
The Wisconsin Department of Health and Social Services created a conceptual model for a public-private partnership for long-term care. It included asset protection for consumers and incentives for purchasers and insurers.
Health Insurance Exchanges
November 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Report provides an overview of how states may most effectively conduct these analyses through a modeling approach.
The Impact of State Laws and District Policies on Physical Education and Recess Practices in a Nationally Representative Sample of US Public Elementary Schools
December 5, 2011 | Journal Article
Both physical education and recess time need to be increased for young students to achieve national standards for physical activity.
Health Insurance Exchanges
October 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
Report offers viable exchange models for state policy-makers to reference during implementation.
State Estimates of the Low-Income Uninsured Not Eligible for the ACA Medicaid Expansion
March 14, 2013 | Issue Brief
A significant number of low-income uninsured adults may be excluded from the Medicaid expansion due to their immigration status after the Affordable Care Act takes effect.
Outliving Grant Funding
November 1, 2008 | Issue Brief
This issue brief reviews findings on the sustainability of the 45 state Covering Kids & Families (CKF) grantees, drawing primarily from an online survey of state CKF project directors and coalition leaders conducted from April to November 2007.
Bridging the Gap: Research Informing Practice and Policy for Healthy Youth Behavior
National Program
To improve understanding of school, community, state, and national policies and environmental factors affecting youth diet, physical activity, obesity, and tobacco, alcohol, and drug use.