January 23, 2007
2007 State of the States Now Available
California Governor Unveils Comprehensive Reform Plan
Pennsylvania Builds on Prior Expansion for Children and Proposes Comprehensive Reforms
New Coverage Proposals from Wisconsin and Indiana
States Looking to Extend Coverage to All Children
New Proposal from the Health Coverage Coalition for the Uninsured
State Health Research and Policy Interest Group Activities
Toward More Effective Use of Research in State Policymaking
News from AcademyHealth
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2007 State of the States Now Available

The State Coverage Initiatives program's annual year-in-review tracking state progress to expand health insurance coverage is now available! Request a copy today.

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California Governor Unveils Comprehensive Reform Plan

In mid-January, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) announced his new vision for creating "an accessible, efficient, and affordable health care system."

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Pennsylvania Builds on Prior Expansion for Children and Proposes Comprehensive Reforms

Governor Ed Rendell (D) announces new health care reforms for Pennsylvanians.
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New Coverage Proposals from Wisconsin and Indiana

Governors from these two states offer coverage proposals.
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States Looking to Extend Coverage to All Children

Momentum is building to ensure all children have access to health coverage in a number of states.

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New Proposal from the Health Coverage Coalition for the Uninsured

On January 18, the Health Coverage Coalition for the Uninsured (HCCU), a coalition of 16 diverse national organizations, unveiled a proposal to provide coverage to over half of the nation's 47 million uninsured.

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State Health Research and Policy Interest Group Activities

New activities being undertaken by the State Health Research and Policy Interest Group.
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Toward More Effective Use of Research in State Policymaking

A new report presents a four-stage framework to support effective use of research in health policymaking and improve communications between researchers and state policymakers and program administrators.

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News from AcademyHealth

The National Health Policy Conference is quickly approaching. Learn more about the newly confirmed speakers and register today.
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Reports of Interest

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