This dataset reviews variations in state laws regulating the scope of practice for registered nurses, including their medical duties, delegation authority, and supervision requirements.

This dataset reviews state-level impacts of the US EPA's proposed Clean Power Plan, focusing on shifts from coal to natural gas for emission reductions, state-level natural gas use projections, and positions on the regulation based on court filings.

This article examines state laws regulating pharmacists’ scope of practice, including their roles in immunizations, emergency refills, and delegation to technicians, expanding access to healthcare.

This article discusses the opioid overdose crisis, emphasizing naloxone’s role in reducing overdose deaths. It highlights legal changes expanding access to naloxone and its potential to reduce fatalities and healthcare costs.

This dataset examines state variations in physician scope of practice laws, focusing on delegation to other healthcare professionals and associated liability for medical errors.

This report examines the relationship between federal health law recommendations and state-level health legislation, highlighting areas of alignment and innovation, and calling for enhanced communication and evaluation.

This article evaluates 24 state legislative strategies for reducing nonmedical vaccine exemptions. It offers evidence-based suggestions to improve vaccination requirements and reduce exemptions across diverse population groups.

This article examines the Virginia Advance Directive Project, highlighting the challenges and innovations in embedding advance directives for mental health care into routine practices for individuals with serious mental illness.

This article examines state laws on short-term emergency psychiatric commitments. It discusses criteria, duration, patient rights, and the impact on firearm possession under state gun laws.

This article evaluates the costs and impacts of shared use agreements, focusing on increasing physical activity by opening up school facilities to the community in Los Angeles County, especially in low-income neighborhoods.

This dataset examines state laws related to foodborne illness surveillance and outbreak response, highlighting reporting requirements for common foodborne diseases and their role in public health safety.

This policy guide helps public health laboratory directors navigate challenges and legal issues related to sharing test services. It includes resources like checklists, self-assessment templates, and MOUs/contracts examples.

This article discusses the benefits of legally requiring public health departments to be accredited, including improved performance, accountability, and community collaboration.

This article discusses the challenge of maintaining confidentiality in young adults' health care under parental insurance, highlighting the need for stronger HIPAA protections and the HITECH Act to support confidential care.

This article presents a process for integrating evidence into policy innovation, focusing on legal interventions, strategies for synthesizing evidence, and fostering relationships between researchers and policymakers.