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Archives: Health / Model Policies (page 3)
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Suicide Prevention in Higher Education Resolution
WHEREAS, Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college and university students; WHEREAS, The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention’s research strategy for reducing national suicide rates by…
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Patients First Medicaid Reform Act
Section 1. Title. This Act may be cited as the “Patients First Medicaid Reform Act.” Section 2. Definitions. (A) “Medicaid Savings Account,” or “MSA,” is an account…
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Unintended Consequences Prevention Act
Section 1. Findings. The legislature finds that: (A) {Insert state}’s health care system has been developed to address the unique circumstances in {insert state} and to provide…
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Optional Medicaid Benefits Evaluation Act
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Optional Medicaid Benefits Evaluation Act.” Section 2. Definitions. (A) “Medicaid” is the federal Title XIX Medical Assistance program administered by…
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Health Freedom Compact Act
Findings and Declaration of Policy (A) Unites States Code Section 112 gives Congressional consent “to any two or more states to enter into agreements or compacts for…
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State Employee Health Savings Account Act
Section 1. Short Title. This Act shall be known as the “State Employee Health Savings Account Act.” Section 2. Health Savings Accounts. (A) The program of state…
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Resolution to Combat Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
WHEREAS, the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) recognizes the importance of protecting intellectual property (IP) rights including patented pharmaceuticals regardless of national borders; and WHEREAS, protection and enforcement of intellectual…
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Resolution on the Tax and Fiscal Effects of Medicaid Expansion
Resolution WHEREAS, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) permit states to voluntarily opt in to Medicaid expansion, which extends taxpayer-funded health benefits to able-bodied, working-age, largely childless adults earning up to…
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Resolution on Cord and Placenta Blood Banking and Research
WHEREAS, Research continues to show umbilical cord blood and placenta-derived stem cells as vehicles for potential treatments of some life-threatening conditions; and WHEREAS, Stem cells obtained from umbilical cord blood and placenta…
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Resolution Opposing the Federation of State Medical Boards’ Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Model Resolution WHEREAS, the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact will supersede a state’s autonomy and control over the practice of medicine; and WHEREAS, the Interstate Commission under the Compact will…
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Resolution in Support of Oral Health
Model Resolution WHEREAS, oral health is a critical component of overall health affecting speech, nutrition, growth and function, social development, employability and productivity, and quality of life; and WHEREAS,…
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Resolution Recognizing the Mutual Benefit between Health Care Sharing and Health Savings Accounts
Model Resolution WHEREAS, health care cost support is an essential element of economic security for American families, and individuals and families require more health care cost support choices, not…
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Punitive Damages Standards Act
Section 1. {Title} This Act shall be known and may be cited as the Punitive Damages Standards Act. Section 2. {Definitions} For the purposes of this Act, the meaning of…
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Health Care Freedom Act
Model Policy Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Health Care Freedom Act.” Section 2. Definitions. “Health insurance issuer” means {insert appropriate state…
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Freedom to Purchase Medical Services Act
Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known as the “Freedom to Purchase Medical Services Act.” Section 2. Protection of Patient’s Right to Seek Care Outside of Insurance…
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Resolution on Negative Impact of Government-Mandated Rate Caps on Health Insurance Premiums
Model Policy WHEREAS, a variety of factors cause health insurance costs and premiums to rise, including soaring medical costs and expanding utilization; WHEREAS, a number of changes…
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Resolution Opposing PPACA Medicaid Expansion
Model Policy WHEREAS, Only {insert number} states have governors and legislatures in agreement to optionally expand Medicaid up to all persons earning up to one hundred thirty-eight percent (138%) of…
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Mandated Benefits Review Act
Section 1. Title. This Act may be cited as the “Mandated Benefits Review Act.” Section 2. Statement of Purpose. The purpose of this Act is to provide…
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Resolution on Federalism in Recycling Narcotics
Resolution on Federalism in Recycling Narcotics Model Resolution WHEREAS, The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services estimates that more than $1 billion in unused prescription drugs—including Schedule…
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State Medical Licensing Board Act
Model Legislation Section 1. Title. This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “State Medical Licensing Board Act.” Section 2. Purpose. The purpose of this Act is…