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Legislative Prospectus: Supporting Mental and Behavioral Health
States and territories are adopting a wide array of policies to improve mental and behavioral health, including significant investments in suicide prevention, support for youth mental health, and ...
End-of-Year Funding and Policy Package Summary
ASTHO legislative alert, Dec. 20, 2022: End-of-Year Funding and Policy Package Summary
Summary of FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill
Congress released FY24 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
Transportation, a Destination in Itself
Access to quality and reliable transportation is an indispensable aspect of American life. But for too many, social and economic conditions stand in the way. How do residents of Elk County, ...
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome: State Considerations for 2021
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) has become more prevalent in the United States, with the hospitalization rate increasing from 2.9 to 7.3 hospitalizations per 1,000 newborn births between 2009 and ...
Community Health Workers: System Catalysts in Addressing Hypertension
In recognition of American Heart Month, this episode focuses on the important role that community health workers (CHWs) play in Virginia’s statewide approach to addressing health disparities and ...
The Impact of Broadband Redlining on Health Equity
Access to quality internet may not be the first thing you think of when you think about health equity, but it is something that impacts many communities. In this interview, ASTHO chats with Craig ...
How States are Using Policy to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
Ohio,
Approximately 700 women die annually in the U.S. between 2007-2016 as a result of pregnancy or its complications, according to CDC data. This is one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the ...
ASTHO Addresses Insular Areas Health Equity Through Federal Engagement
Guam,
As the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, ASTHO is committed to the T in our name. The health officials from the territories and freely-associated states are valued members and we ...
7 Things to Know About Recent Federal Actions and Opportunities to Improve Maternal Health
While the Biden Administration and Congress have no shortage of immediate health issues to focus on, improving maternal health outcomes—particularly Black maternal morbidity and mortality—have become ...
Financing Community Health Workers Through Medicaid
As the nation grapples with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, community health workers are being recognized for the role they play in improving health outcomes of our most vulnerable communities. In ...
Education and Public Health: Supporting Youth Through COVID-19 and Beyond
ACEs,
Ohio,
Toxic stress contributes to a variety of negative outcomes for children. And unfortunately, COVID-19 has increased the likelihood of children experiencing childhood trauma, adverse childhood ...
ASTHO Policy Watch 2022: Health Equity and Rural Health
ASTHO has identified health equity and rural health as issues that policymakers across the country will consider in 2022.
A Patchwork Quilt of State Approaches to CHW Training
Community health workers provide a wide range of services including advocacy, health education, patient navigation, as well as social-emotional support. Because national standards do not currently ...
State, Federal Policies Increase Virtual Access to Behavioral Health Care
Blog,
Ohio,
Examining state and federal policies to increase access to tele behavioral health services.
Telehealth and Licensure Policies Improving Healthcare Access for Rural Communities
Recent legislation at both the state and federal levels has significantly affected the ability of healthcare providers to serve patients virtually and across state lines.
Approaches for Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Low-Income Americans
Iowa,
Poor oral health is considered a health disparity for low-income children and adults; it has significant impacts on the overall health and well-being especially for those who are vulnerable. However, ...
Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist
STIs,
When the COVID-19 pandemic began the need for greater access to virtual reproductive healthcare services increased dramatically. Telehealth increased access to providers, eased workflows and ...
Sustaining DMI: Medicaid Advanced Planning Document Process
Sustaining DMI: Medicaid Advanced Planning Document Process How state Medicaid agencies can request enhanced federal funding for Medicaid Enterprise Systems and related activities. Why is the ...