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New Mexico Implements and Expands Physical Activity Programs in Rural Communities  open_in_new

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Sally Davis, director of UNM-PRC, discusses engaging rural communities, implementing evidence-based physical activity recommendations, and successfully adapting physical activity programs in other settings.

ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements  open_in_new

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On October 31, 2023 ASTHO announced the approval of one new and four updated health policy statements.

BONUS: Fighting the Next COVID-19 Wave  open_in_new

This bonus episode is taken from a virtual news conference on Thursday, July 29, 2021. In it, Nirav Shah (Maine), Karyl Rattay (Delaware), and Joseph Kanter (Louisiana), discuss the latest issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic—mask ...

Healthy People 2030: A National Blueprint for Health Improvement  open_in_new

Healthy People 2030 charts the course for public health over the next decade. In this episode, public health leaders share their perspectives about where state and territorial health agencies intersect with Healthy People 2030 and why it ...

Ending America's Maternal Mortality Crisis  open_in_new

Each year, nearly 700 women in the United States die from complications related to pregnancy or delivery. Three in five of these deaths can be prevented, but it involves a collaborative approach, including consistent care and cross-sector ...

Health Service Utilization Patterns Among Medicaid Enrollees With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implications for Pandemic Response and Recovery Efforts  open_in_new

This article in the Journal of Public Health Management and Practice assesses the impact of COVID-19 on health service utilization of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through an analysis of Medicaid claims data..

Connecting Health and Transportation to Improve Access to Care  open_in_new

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Learn how state health and transportation agencies are partnering to improve physical access to healthcare.

Overcoming Baked-In Inequities and Promoting Health Equity in the Island Areas  open_in_new

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Guam,

Many health equity frameworks have been built in the context of the states, as such, they do not always translate easily to the U.S. territories and freely associated states.

State Primary Care Offices Expand Access to Care and Improve Health Equity  open_in_new

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Alisa Druzba, director of the New Hampshire State Office of Rural Health and Primary Care, sat down with ASTHO spotlight PCO contributions to health equity and access to care, and how to build connections to other work within health ...

Reproductive Health Services Expanded During Pandemic but Inequities Persist  open_in_new

STIs,

When the COVID-19 pandemic began the need for greater access to virtual reproductive health care services increased dramatically. Telehealth increased access to providers, eased workflows and infection protection for clinical staff, and ...

Utilizing Doula Care to Support Substance Use Disorder in the Postpartum Period  open_in_new

Support from postpartum doulas can can increase parental self-efficacy and adherence to treatment for those experiencing SUD, leading to lower rates of postpartum depression and, subsequently, improved health outcomes.

Leveraging the HHS emPOWER Program to Enhance Power Outage Planning  open_in_new

The emPOWER program provides federal data, mapping, and artificial intelligence tools, as well as training and resources, to help communities nationwide protect the health of at-risk Medicare beneficiaries who live independently and rely ...

Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report  open_in_new

Tobacco Use in King County Washington: A Medicaid Data Analysis Report ASTHO Staff, King County Staff, University of Washington Staff Washington state provides an excellent model for integrating Medicaid data to address tobacco use. ...

Improving Youth Behavioral Health Through School-Based Strategies  open_in_new

ACEs,

The findings detailed in this report were gathered during a series of School Behavioral Health Advisory Committee convenings in spring 2021. The goal was identify policy gaps and strategies for delivering behavioral health services in ...

Collaborations Between Health Systems and Community-Based Organizations  open_in_new

Across the nation, healthcare delivery systems and community-based organizations are developing partnerships to address the social determinants of health and behavioral health needs of the populations they serve. This report details ...

Sustaining DMI: Medicaid Advanced Planning Document Process  open_in_new

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 Advanced Planning Document process important? ...

Legislative Prospectus: Supporting Mental and Behavioral Health  open_in_new

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 improving access through telehealth.