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Health Policy Update

Every week ASTHO's State Health Policy and Federal Government Affairs teams examine trends and developments in public health law. These pieces, collectively called Health Policy Update, are a regular feature on ASTHO's blog. The posts explore a wide range of topics through both a legislative and regulatory lens.

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Update on State Legislative Sessions 2025

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Field-Tested-Strategies for Effective Communication in Public Health

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An Ounce of Prevention (and Public Health Fund) Is Worth a Pound of Cure

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Meaningful Measures for Community Engagement in Public Health

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Academic Health Partnership Prioritizes Workforce Development in Florida

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Understanding Digital Accessibility Before the ADA Title II Deadline

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Nebraska Paves the Way for Improved Grant Subrecipient Monitoring

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Legislative Trends for Mosquito Control in the United States

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Quality Advisory Group Supports Performance Improvement in Health Agencies

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States Moving to Prohibit Additives and Dyes in Food

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Hearings Spotlight Inflation, Opioids, and Other Challenges Facing Older Adults

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States Amending Policies to Slow Congenital Syphilis Increases

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