Health Insurance Coverage Laws for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training
This map shows which states have laws that require such coverage for both private insurance plans and Medicaid, and provides information on legal requirements for, among other things, when DSME/T coverage is triggered, what specific activities are covered, and the standards that DSME/T must meet.
Public Health Topic
Chronic Disease
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017
last Updated
Aug 01, 2016
Variables
- Does the law require private insurance plans to cover DSME/T?
- Does the law require the state Medicaid program to cover DSME/T?
Physician Scope of Practice Delegation Laws
This dataset identifies variation in state laws that explicitly define medical activities included in a physician's scope of practice, and addresses a physician's ability to delegate those medical activities to nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and physician assistants. It also explores the liability for medical errors in every state.
Public Health Topic
Health Services
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
April 30, 2015 - April 30, 2015
last Updated
Apr 30, 2015
Variables
- What medical activities are explicitly included in this jurisdiction's definition of medicine?
- Does the law allow a physician to delegate any medical activities to a nurse practitioner?
- Does the law allow a physician to delegate any medical activities to a registered nurse?
- Plus 1 other...
Long-Term Involuntary Commitment Laws
This dataset explores long-term involuntary commitment laws in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Public Health Topic
Mental Health and Mental Disorders
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
April 2, 2008 - May 1, 2016
last Updated
Mar 01, 2015
Variables
- Is there a state law regulating involuntary commitment?
- Can an individual be involuntarily committed solely on the basis of mental illness?
- What are the criteria for involuntary commitment of an individual?
- Plus 9 others...
Promoting Health and Cost Control in States Initiative: State Policy Project
State policymakers often focus on improving residents' health by expanding access to quality health services.
Public Health Topic
State and Local Governance
Geography
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Date Range
last Updated
Variables
Naloxone Overdose Prevention Laws
Unintentional drug overdose is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States. Administering naloxone hydrochloride (“naloxone”) can reverse an opioid overdose and prevent these unintentional deaths.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Injury and Violence Prevention
Geography
source
Date Range
last Updated
Variables
Prior Authorization Policies for Pediatric ADHD Medication Prescriptions - Selected Managed Care Plans
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Public Health Topic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
source
Date Range
last Updated
Variables