A coalition of 22 states argues that the vaccine mandate has intensified workforce shortages at health care facilities and limited patient access to care.
view more »Medicaid Trends in FY 2023 State Budgets
Nov. 1, 2022 ||A recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey highlights common trends in health equity, telehealth access and quality, and coverage expansion initiatives.
view more »Currently, 26 states have extended Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program coverage from 60 days to 12 months postpartum.
view more »States Respond to COVID-19: Ending Daily Reporting
March 22, 2022 ||Ten states and the District of Columbia no longer report their COVID-19 data on a daily basis.
view more »LGBTQ Health Care Issues in State Legislatures
March 21, 2022 ||At least 20 states are pursuing legislation to limit access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth, while some states have proposed legislation to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
view more »States Respond to COVID-19: NGA Task Forces
Jan. 26, 2021 ||Three new National Governors Association task forces will focus on pandemic and disaster response, economic recovery and revitalization, and community renewal.
view more »As the country works to expand COVID-19 through testing, every state has submitted a testing strategy to the federal government. Most state plans prioritize vulnerable populations and offer testing for uninsured individuals.
view more »Many states — including North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina — are designating CARES Act funds to assist hospitals. The National Governor's Association outlines best practices for distributing potential COVID-19 vaccines.
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