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The Health Policy Group provides policy analysis and innovative programming for state health policy leaders in the legislative and executive branches. This group also hosts many Web conferences and health forums for state leaders throughout the year.

State leaders need access to critical and timely health policy information. CSG staff works to provide officials with best practices and policy analysis, helping lawmakers identify the best health solutions for their states.

Resources

Health Policy Task Force

Policy Positions & Resolutions

Healthy States Initiative

Healthcare Costs and Utilization Project

Meetings and Conferences

State Legislation

State Programs

Interstate Compacts

CSG Publications

Staff Contact

 
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NEWS

State News Trivia
In the United States, 84.2 percent of citizens were covered by health insurance in 2006, according to the 2008 Book of the States, published by The Council of State Governments. Which state has the highest percentage of residents covered by health insurance? Which state had the lowest percentage?

States Address Dropout Problems
Stateline Midwest examines policy strategies in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio to address those states' high school dropout problems.

CSG/ERC Supports Increases in LIHEAP
In the face of rising energy prices, which put an increased burden on low-income families throughout the U.S., The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference is supporting increased funding for low-income heating assistance program.

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