Local Incentives to Improve Access to Healthy Foods
This map demonstrates key components of local-level small food retail laws in seven cities and counties that intend to stimulate healthier food retail through incentivization in effect as of August 1, 2018.
Public Health Topic
Food Safety
Geography
7 cities and counties
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
last Updated
Apr 23, 2019
Variables
- Does the jurisdiction have a policy promoting access to healthy foods?
- What types of incentives are included in the policy?
- Does the incentive distribute funding?
- What type of retail is eligible for the incentive?
- Does the law provide any incentive to retailers that accept government subsidized food assistance?
- Plus 7 others...
State Rabies Vaccination Laws for Domestic Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets in the United States
This dataset includes data on state-level pre-exposure rabies vaccination laws for domestic dogs, cats, and ferrets across the United States, as well as data on those laws referencing the Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control.
Public Health Topic
Infectious Disease Prevention and Control
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
March 9, 2018 - March 9, 2018
last Updated
Mar 28, 2019
Variables
- Does the state have pre-exposure rabies vaccination laws for domestic dogs, cats, or ferrets?
- Does the state have pre-exposure rabies vaccination laws for domestic dogs, cats, or ferrets entering the state?
- Does the state’s law reference any version of the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV), Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control (Compendium)?
Morphine Equivalent Daily Dose (MEDD) Policies
This dataset identifies and displays key features of state MEDD policies in effect as of June 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
June 1, 2017 - June 1, 2017
last Updated
Nov 08, 2018
Variables
- Does the state have at least one MEDD policy?
- Does the state have at least two MEDD policies?
- Does the state have at least three MEDD policies?
- How are short courses defined in number of days supply?
State Laws and Other Regulatory Policies Related to Pain Care
This dataset identifies and displays key features of more than 700 laws and other regulatory policies in effect as of December 31, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs, Chronic Disease
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
last Updated
Nov 08, 2018
Variables
- Does the practice of medicine include the treatment of pain?
- Does the policy define addiction not based solely on physical dependence or tolerance?
- Does the policy define a maximum amount for a prescription of a controlled substance?
- Plus 18 others...
Laws That Support Breastfeeding Among Hospital Maternity Patients
This map identifies key features of state laws and regulations regarding recommendations or requirements for hospitals related to any of the 10 Steps to Successful Breastfeeding.
Public Health Topic
Maternal, Infant and Child Health
Geography
50 US States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2018
last Updated
Aug 16, 2018
Variables
- Does state law address hospital practices that support breastfeeding among maternity patients?
- Does state law address hospitals’ mandatory breastfeeding policies?
- Does state law require that healthcare staff be trained in the skills necessary to implement practices that support breastfeeding among maternity patients?
- Plus 10 others...
Patient Centered Medical Home Laws
This dataset shows states with laws that recognize the PCMH model, the types of insurance providers that may cover PCMH services, and details about PCMH advisory councils.
Public Health Topic
Public Health Infrastructure
Geography
37 states and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2016
last Updated
Apr 20, 2018
Variables
- Is there a state law recognizing patient centered medical homes (PCMH)?
Electronic Cigarette Laws
This resource identifies and displays key features of electronic cigarette laws across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. federal law in effect from August 1, 2016 to August 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Geography
50 U.S States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2016 - August 1, 2017
last Updated
Apr 01, 2018
Variables
- Does the state have a law regulating electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes)?
Disclosure of Environmental Conditions
This cross-sectional dataset captures residential real estate owners' disclosure of environmental conditions laws in effect on September 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Environmental Health
Geography
51 Jurisdictions
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
September 1, 2017 - September 1, 2017
last Updated
Mar 08, 2018
Variables
- Does the state law require a specific environmental condition disclosure form?
- Has the state real estate board developed a form requiring disclosure of environmental conditions?
- The state requires disclosure of the following environmental conditions upon residential sale:
- Does the state require disclosure of severed mineral estates?
State Laws on Soil Vapor Intrusion
This dataset identifies and displays a cross-sectional dataset of key features of how states address the volatilization of chemicals of concern from subsurface soils to indoor air during the soil vapor intrusion pathway as of August 1, 2017.
Public Health Topic
Environmental Health
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2017
last Updated
Mar 08, 2018
Variables
- Does the state require soil vapor sampling?
- Does the state have a law, regulation or stand alone guidance document regarding soil vapor intrusion?
- What categories of chemicals does the state address in SVI Pathway?
- Does the state specify a distance from impact area that is higher or lower than the EPA's established distance of 100ft?
- Plus 3 others...
Telehealth and Primary Care Provider Laws
This map presents information in state laws about the ability of non-physician providers to provide primary care though telehealth and be reimbursed for those services in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
Public Health Topic
Health Services
Geography
50 U.S. States and the District of Columbia
source
LawAtlas
Date Range
September 1, 2014 - February 28, 2015
last Updated
Mar 01, 2018
Variables
- Does the state have a law addressing the practice of telehealth?
- Does the state have a law allowing healthcare providers to provide telehealth in a primary care setting?
- Does the state have a law creating an additional physician oversight requirement specifically for practicing telehealth?
- Plus 4 others...