State Health Watch Archives – March 1, 2008
March 1, 2008
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Penny-wise, pound-foolish? State gaps threaten disaster readiness
While states and local governments have made significant progress in critical areas of the nation's emergency health preparedness effort, critical areas still require attention and sustained funding, according to the fifth annual report from Trust for America's Health (TFAH). -
Fear factor: People feel less safe, doubt local government readiness
A public opinion poll commissioned by Trust for America's Health (TFAH) finds that nearly seven years after the Sept. 11, 2001, more than half of all Americans believe the country is less safe now than it was before the terrorist attacks. -
Staying alive: SCHIP can continue, not expand
The State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) has been kept alive with President Bush's signature on legislation to continue funding through March 2009, but the program will not expand the way congressional Democrats had hoped. -
Legislation would change CMS pharmacy rule
Spurred by complaints from pharmacist and drug store associations, some members of Congress are backing legislation to fix what they say is a flawed Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement rule for generic drugs. -
Massachusetts program changes in attempt to restrain costs
Massachusetts' Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority, which oversees the Commonwealth Care insurance portion of the state's comprehensive health reform plan, is making significant program changes in an effort to hold down costs to taxpayers. -
Washington state disease management program saves $13 million
An analysis of Washington State's disease management efforts shows a return-on-investment of $3 for every $1 spent on the program and a net savings of more than $13.3 million during the program's final year. -
Clip files / Local news from the states
This column features selected short items about state health care policy.