State of the States
February 1, 2011 | Report
Report highlights early achievements in implementing the Affordable Care Act.
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Reversing the Trend in Childhood Obesity
January 1, 2011 | Report
Making schools healthier, increasing access to fresh, local produce highest priorities.
Implementing State Health Reform
March 1, 2010 | Report
Report identifies the key questions that policy-makers should consider when implementing health care reform, and also provides a set of related takeaways.
Promoting Healthy Communities and Preventing Childhood Obesity
February 1, 2010 | Report
2009 cited as banner year for legislative action on healthy food, physical activity and community design measures.
Shaping a Healthier Generation
September 1, 2009 | Report
This report looks at actions states are taking to prevent obesity and encourage children to eat healthier and be more active in child care, school, community and health care settings.
New Report Highlights Policy Work of 15 States to Prevent Childhood Obesity
January 1, 2010 | Report
States addressed policies for child-care facilities, schools settings and coordinated government action.
Promoting Healthy Communities and Reducing Childhood Obesity
March 1, 2009 | Report
This report summarizes state legislation proposed and passed in two broad policy categories—Healthy Eating and Physical Activity and Healthy Community Design and Access to Healthy Food.
State Policymaker Views on the Role of Consumer Advocacy Groups in Health Coverage Policy Development
January 1, 2008 | Report
As Consumer Voices for Coverage began implementation, an assessment of policy-makers' views was conducted between July and October 2008. Mathematica Policy Research conducted baseline interviews with key policy-makers in each of the 12 CVC states.
The Purchase of Insurance Across State Lines in the Individual Insurance Market
January 1, 2009 | Report
This paper outlines the obstacles to enacting purchase of insurance across state lines (PASL) and potential solutions, and concludes that as long as the legislation is thoughtfully drafted, there is no significant legal or Constitutional barrier to enacting PASL.
Turning the Tide for Native American Children
November 19, 2012 | Report
The Notah Begay III Foundation conducted stakeholder interviews and held meetings to examine the epidemics of childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes among Native-American children in New Mexico. This report shares their findings.