Policy Development and Support

Preventing Hypertension Through State Policy Efforts

Learn how state legislatures are working to prevent hypertension through avenues like expanded access to care, insurance, and education.

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Unlocking the Power of Internal Policymaking in Data Modernization

This blog explains how health departments can make significant changes to their own internal policies and processes to help modernize their systems.

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Likely Public Health Legislative Trends for 2025

Get an inside look at prospective public health legislative trends for 2025, based on ASTHO’s legislative tracking efforts and member feedback.

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Modernizing Public Health Data and Protecting Privacy

Learn about legislative trends and upcoming legislation proposals in 2025 to modernize public health data from collection to dissemination.

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Supporting Maternal and Child Health Across All Stages of Life

Learn about public health policy interventions that can significantly improve the well-being of all families.

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