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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.

Long-Term Care Insurance: Wisconsin Withdraws from Financing Partnership Program

May 29, 2006 | Program Results Report

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.

Coordinated Efforts and Goal Setting Help States Improve Health Care for Minorities

December 1, 2006 | Program Results Report

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 31, 2000 | Program Results Report

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.

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

November 1, 2010 | Issue Brief

Report provides an overview of how states may most effectively conduct these analyses through a modeling approach.

Health Insurance Exchanges

October 1, 2010 | Issue Brief

Report offers viable exchange models for state policy-makers to reference during implementation.

Improving Health in an Aging Society

January 1, 2006 | Book

Statistics that show aging of the American population have led health experts to issue dire warnings. Many concerns about this vulnerable population and the strain it may place on social service programs are warranted, but focusing only on the chall ...

Long-Term Care Insurance: CalPERS Policies Offer California Public Employees Asset Protection

May 29, 2006 | Program Results Report

The state of California implemented the California Partnership for Long Term Care (CPLTC) - its public-private partnership to finance long-term care - in 1994.

Support by State Gives Momentum to Florida Coming Home Assisted-Living Project

August 13, 2004 | Program Results Report

Florida developed a model of affordable assisted living - Helen Piloneo Assisted Living - a 110-unit, 100 percent affordable assisted-living project in Pinellas Park.

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