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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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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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Programa de Puerto Rico Apoya a las Poblaciones Vulneradas

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Puerto Rico Program Supports Vulnerable Populations

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A Difficult Week for Public Health: The Cost of Incomplete Efforts

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Strengthening Public Health Advocacy at ASTHO’s Spring Leadership Forum

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Tobacco Policy Roundup: Smoking Rates Down but Youth E-Cigarette Use Rising

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From the New Chief Medical Officer: An Introductory Note

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State Health Policies Reduce Sepsis Cases

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State Legislatures Moving to Increase Rural Health Care Access

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Maryland Achieves Success Through Thoughtful Planning

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The Debt Ceiling, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, and the FY25 and FY26 Federal Budgets

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