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Public Counsel. 2022. Examining racial and ethnic inequities among children served under California's developmental services system: Where things currently stand . Los Angeles, CA: Public Counsel , 43 pp.

Annotation: This report examines racial and ethnic inequities in children's access to developmental services through California's Department of Developmental Services (DDS). It quantifies and evaluates inequities in service access and expenditures and examines the effectiveness of the set of measures developed by DDS to monitor and prevent inequities related to race, culture, and primary language spoken. A summary of findings is provided along with recommendations for legislative improvements that could help eliminate disparities to services for children with developmental disabilities in the state of California.

Keywords: Access to health care, Barriers, California, Children with developmental disabilities, Cultural factors, Ethnic factors, Racial factors, State legislation

National Model Dental Therapist Rule Panel. 2022. Model dental therapist rule. [no place]: National Partnership for Dental Therapy, 34 pp.

Annotation: This guide provides information for policymakers, state agencies, licensing boards and agencies, oral health and other nonprofit organizations, state governments, and other interested parties in states that have enacted dental therapy legislation and are planning licensing and regulatory efforts. The guide explains what an administrative rule is and offers background information on dental therapy and rulemaking. Also discussed are best practices in dental therapy administrative rulemaking, tribal regulation of dental therapists, and the Model Dental Therapist Rule.

Keywords: Administrative policy, Best practices, Licensing, Oral health, Public policy, State legislation, Work force

Prenatal-to-Three Impact Center, Vanderbilt Universit. 2022. State options and actions to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage . Nashville, TN: Peabody College of Education and Human Development, Vanderbilt University , 8 pp.

Annotation: This research brief describes state options and actions that can be taken to extend Medicaid-related pregnancy coverage beyond 60 days postpartum. Included are examples of state legislation and federally-approved waiver requests.

Keywords: , Access to health care, Barriers, Expanded eligibility, Medicaid, Model legislation, Postpartum care, State legislation

American Dental Hygienists' Association. 2021. Dental hygiene in medical settings and health care clinics. Chicago, IL: American Dental Hygienists' Association, 5 pp.

Annotation: This chart provides a list of states in which dental hygienists may provide services in medical settings such as hospitals and medical offices, as well as in public health clinics. For each state, a link to the relevant statute or rule is provided, and a description of the provision is presented.

Keywords: Dental hygienists, Health services, Oral health, Regulations, State legislation

American Dental Education Association. 2021. Comparison of state statutes and regulations that address requirements and permissible practices for teledentistry conducted by oral health practitioners. Washington, DC: American Dental Education Association, 7 pp.

Annotation: This chart presents a comparison of state teledentistry and telehealth policies to provide a reference to whether a state’s laws and regulations address these topics. The report is intended as a companion to compilations of teledentistry state status and regulations.

Keywords: Public policy, Regulations, State legislation, Teledentistry, Telehealth

Radley DC, Baumgartner JC, Collins SR, Zephyrin L, Schneider EC. 2021. Achieving racial and ethnic equity in U.S. health care: A scorecard of state performance. New York, NY: Commonwealth Fund, 1 item

Annotation: This report evaluates health equity across race and ethnicity, both within and between states, to demonstrate how health systems perform for Black, white, Latinx/Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native (AIAN), and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) populations. The report displays data using multiple charts and figures; the data can also be displayed by individual race/ethnic group on its own. The report also recommends policy changes to address disparities in access to health care.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Ethnic groups, Health care disparities, Health status disparities, Legislation, Measures, Policy development, Race, Racial groups, State programs

Ranji U, Gomez I , Salganicoff A . 2021. Expanding postpartum Medicaid coverage . Menlo Park, CA: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation,

Annotation: This issue brief discusses Medicaid’s eligibility for pregnancy and postpartum care, describes gaps in coverage, particularly for low-income women who live in states that have not expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, and highlights several state and federal efforts to extend postpartum coverage for a longer period of time.

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Keywords: Eligibility, Federal legislation , Health care delivery, Medicaid, Perinatal care, Postpartum care, State initiatives

Gordon S, Sugar S, Chen L, Peters C, De Lew N, Sommers BD. 2021. Medicaid after pregnancy: State-level implications of extending postpartum coverage. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, 19 pp.

Annotation: This issue brief examines the potential impact of extending Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage from 60 days to 12 months postpartum for individuals with low incomes and those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. It describes the state-level implications of the American Rescue Plan Act option and proposed legislation, highlighting how continuous enrollment can address high rates of maternal mortality and morbidity during the first year after childbirth. The document presents simulated projections of eligibility gains and the average duration of coverage if all states were to adopt the extension, with specific emphasis on results for non-expansion states. Discussion focuses on reducing racial and ethnic health disparities and overcoming administrative barriers like coverage churn to ensure continuity of care. An appendix provides tables detailing state-specific actions and estimated increases in the number of individuals gaining coverage.

Keywords: Health care reform, Maternal morbidity, Maternal mortality, Medicaid, Policy development, Postpartum care, Prevention, State initiatives, State legislation

Bigby J, Zycherman K, Lovejoy S, Stephens J, Curtis T, Hsu R. 2021. Continuity of coverage in the postpartum period. Baltimore, MD: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, (Improving postpartum care webinar series)

Annotation: These webinar slides examine strategies for maintaining continuity of coverage and addressing health inequities during the postpartum period for individuals enrolled in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). They provide an overview of the Maternal and Infant Health Initiative, which utilizes a framework addressing clinical and social factors across the maternal and infant health trajectory to improve long-term outcomes and reduce intergenerational disparities. The slides detail state-level initiatives, such as the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services' use of managed care contracts and financial incentives to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in care. Additionally, the slides outline federal requirements for eligibility redeterminations and the transition of coverage for pregnant and postpartum women after the initial 60-day period.

Keywords: Access to health care, Federal legislation, Guidelines, Health care reform, Medicaid, Postpartum care, State initiatives

Tobacco Control Legal Consortium. 2020. U.S. e-cigarette regulation: 50-state review. St. Paul, MN: Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, 5 items.

Annotation: This resource provides information on states with laws on e-cigarettes about these topics: definitions, taxation, product packaging, youth access, and licensing for retail sales. An interactive state map is included.

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Keywords: Air pollution, Licensing, Marketing, Regulations, Smoking, State legislation, Taxes, Tobacco

Barraza L, Lebedevitch C, Stuebe A. 2020. The role of law and policy in assisting families to reach Healthy People's maternal, infant, and child health breastfeeding goals in the United States. Rockville, MD: U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 102 pp.

Annotation: This report reviews federal and state laws and policies that can enable women to initiate and sustain breastfeeding successfully through the first year of the infant's life. It reviews the effect of health care delivery, insurance coverage, paid parental leave, workplace and child care policies, and legal protections for breastfeeding in public spaces. It also considers integration of breastfeeding into existing public health and assistance programs. The report concludes with a review of emerging trends and research needs informing future efforts to enable breastfeeding, thereby improving health across 2 generations.

Keywords: Breastfeeding, Evidence based practice, Federal legislation, Federal programs, Research, State legislation, State programs

Edelstein BL, Perkins J, Vargas CM. 2020. The role of law and policy in increasing the use of the oral health care system and services. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 99 pp.

Annotation: This report provides information to increase awareness about the role law and policy play in improving oral health and focuses on state, tribal, and local settings. Topics include financing oral health care, the government’s role in the oral health workforce, challenges in accessing available oral health care, recommendations for additional research, and emerging trends and issues.

Keywords: Government role, Laws, Local government, Oral health, Public policy, Regulations, State legislation

Hoke K, Weyler S. 2020. Fluoridation 50-state survey: State laws and regulations addressing fluoridation in water. St. Paul, MN: Network for Public Health Law, 48 pp.

Annotation: This survey provides a summary of the statutes and regulations related to water fluoridation in each U.S. state and select jurisdictions. For each state, the names of the statute and regulation (where available) are included.

Keywords: Fluoride, Oral health, Regulation, State legislation

Mouthwatch. 2020. Teledentistry quick facts: State-by-state guide--What to know about teledentistry in your state. Metuchen, NJ: Mouthwatch, 65 pp.

Annotation: This guide provides information about teledentistry by state. It discusses types of teledentistry use (e.g., patient live video consultations, patient and health professional messaging) and includes the following questions and answers for each state: (1) does the state allow for direct access to dental hygiene services, (2) does the state allow dental assistants to participate in teledentistry services, (3) how does the state define teledentistry, (4) is it possible to be reimbursed for teledentistry services, and (5) does the state provide a parity law related to teledentistry.

Keywords: Dental hygienists, Legislation, Oral health, Reimbursement, State information, Teledentistry

Bechtel, K. et al. . 2020. Impact of statewide safe sleep legislation on hospital practices and rates of sudden unexpected infant deaths. Injury Epidemiology 7 (Suppl 1), 22, 7 pp.

Annotation: This study involved 27 hospitals in Connecticut that provided information/instruction to improve safe sleeping environments for newborns to their patients, as required by state legislation passed in 2015. Although the materials provided by 26/27 (96%) of hospitals was consistent with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Guidelines, the rates of positional asphyxia did not decrease after legislation was passed.

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Keywords: Asphyxia, Connecticut, Educational materials for parents, Hospital programs, SIDS, Safe sleep, State legislation, Suffocation

National Indian Health Board, Tribal Oral Health Initiative. [2019]. Dental therapy start up guide for tribal leaders. Washington, DC: National Indian Health Board, 88 pp.

Annotation: This guide discusses oral health issues in tribal communities and offers potential solutions to these communities’ oral health challenges. Topics include how Alaska has used dental therapists (instead of dentists) to provide needed oral health services, how tribes can evaluate the potential of using dental therapists to meet their oral health needs, complying with state statutes and regulations, implementing tribal licensing, developing the workforce, building financial stability, and integrating dental therapists into a tribe’s oral health team. Stories from individuals and a tribe are included.

Keywords: Access to health care, Alaska, Alaska natives, American Indians, Federal legislation, Oral health, State programs

Bauerly BC. 2019. Policy frameworks supporting school-based dental sealant programs and their application in Minnesota. St. Paul, MN: Network for Public Health Law, 13 pp. (Oral health issue brief)

Annotation: This brief identifies laws and policies that could encourage consideration, adoption, and implementation of state-level school-based dental sealant programs. The brief highlights the state of the laws and policies in Minnesota. Topics include considerations for forming partnerships between schools and oral health professionals, overcoming policy barriers, and statewide coordination. [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

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Keywords: Dental sealants, Legislation, Minnesota, Oral health, Public policy, School health programs, State programs

Fleming E. 2019. State dental screening laws for children: Examining the trend and impact--An update to the 2008 report. Washington, DC: Children's Dental Health Project, 17 pp.

Annotation: This report focuses on whether state laws on oral health screening of school-age children have expanded and whether they have resulted in improved access to care and reduced oral disease. The report presents background information and methods. It also presents results in the following areas: state laws, major findings from key informants, key findings from program data, and impact of state oral health screening laws.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Health screening, Oral health, School age children, State legislation

National Academy for State Health Policy. 2018. State health care delivery policies promoting lead screening and treatment for children and pregnant women. Portland, ME: National Academy for State Health Policy, 18 pp.

Annotation: This document provides the results of scan of health care policies in all 50 states plus Washington DC that promoted lead screening and treatment for children and pregnant women. This review includes metrics, incentives, provider guidelines, CHIP abatement coverage, and reporting requirements. The report was developed in partnership with the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP) as part of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Maternal and Child Environmental Health (MCEH) Collaborative Improvement and Innovation Network (CoIIN). [Funded by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau]

Keywords: Health policy, Lead poisoning, State legislation, State surveys

Skinner E. 2017. Oral health care and coverage during pregnancy. Denver, CO: National Conference of State Legislatures, 2 pp. (Legisbrief; v. 24, no. 48)

Annotation: This brief provides information about the effects of oral disease on pregnant women and infants and state actions to prevent disease and reduce costs. It examines insurance coverage for care, including publicly funded coverage and reimbursement rates; dental expenditures; and where to find state-specific statistics on health status and coverage rates. The brief also discusses state strategies to help pregnant women receive care and provisions in the Affordable Care Act, such as public education and tobacco-cessation services.

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Keywords: Access to health care, Costs, Dental insurance, Federal initiatives, Medicaid, Oral health, Oral health care, Policy development, Pregnancy, Pregnant women, Preventive health services, Reimbursement, Smoking cessation, State legislation

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