Publications

Chronic Disease

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    Dataset

    State HIV Laboratory Reporting Laws

    Sep. 18, 2026

    This dataset captures laws requiring laboratories to report HIV testing results in all U.S. states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands from November 30, 2023, through April 1, 2025.

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    Dataset

    State HIV/STI Minors' Consent Laws

    Aug. 23, 2026

    New data on LawAtlas.org capture details of state-level laws that allow individuals younger than the legal “age of majority” the authority to autonomously consent to general health care, HIV, and STI services.

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    Analysis

    The policy exposome of dementia: Gaps, opportunities, and research agenda

    Apr. 16, 2026

    This article introduces the “policy exposome,” framing policy as a cumulative exposure that shapes dementia risk across the life course by influencing social, environmental, and behavioral conditions.

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    Dataset

    State Laws and Other Regulatory Policies Related to Pain Care

    Nov. 8, 2018

    This dataset details state pain care laws as of Nov. 8, 2018, covering Schedule II opioid prescribing, healthcare practice standards, pain treatment guidelines, practitioner requirements, and prescription monitoring program (PDMP) features.

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    Dataset

    Disclosure of Environmental Conditions Laws

    Apr. 1, 2018

    This dataset examines U.S. state laws requiring residential property sellers to disclose environmental hazards, like asbestos, radon, and lead paint. It includes a 2017 dataset tracking disclosure rules to protect buyer health and property values.

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    Dataset

    Soil Vapor Intrusion Laws

    Apr. 1, 2018

    This dataset maps U.S. state laws on soil vapor intrusion, where underground chemicals contaminate indoor air. It includes a 2017 dataset showing state-by-state public health and safety regulations to address this pathway of chemical exposure.

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    Dataset

    Electronic Cigarette Laws

    Apr. 1, 2018

    This dataset maps U.S. laws on e-cigarettes, covering age limits, product definitions, ingredient rules, and packaging standards in 2016–2017, highlighting efforts to regulate sales, use, and public health impacts.

  • Doctor showing a patient information on a tablet in a medical office.
    Dataset

    Health Insurance Coverage Laws for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Training

    Aug. 1, 2016

    This dataset explores state laws requiring insurance coverage for diabetes self-management education and training (DSME/T), focusing on coverage triggers, activities, and legal standards for both Medicaid and private plans.

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    Dataset

    Biosimilar Substitution Laws

    Mar. 1, 2016

    This dataset analyzes state laws governing pharmacist substitution of biologics with biosimilars, focusing on criteria for substitution, notification, labeling, recordkeeping, and liability requirements.

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    Evidence

    Effect of Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program and Pill Mill Laws on Opioid Prescribing and Use

    Aug. 17, 2015

    This article examines Florida's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and pill mill laws from July 2010 to September 2012, highlighting reductions in high prescribing and usage rates of opioid painkillers among prescribers and patients.

  • Healthcare professional handing a blister pack of pills to a patient.
    Dataset

    Right to Try Laws

    Jan. 1, 2014

    This dataset explores Right to Try laws, focusing on the criteria for terminally ill patients to access investigational treatments and the insurance coverage issues tied to such laws.

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    Analysis

    Strengthening State Physical Education Requirements

    Apr. 24, 2012

    This article discusses strengthening state physical education requirements to improve physical activity and prevent chronic disease, contributing to better public health and prevention.