A strong respite workforce is key to supporting family caregivers. New insights from NASHP’s Caregiving State Policy Learning Collaborative show how states are using NRCPT training and workforce registries to build capacity loom.ly/62qcoJE #Health #Policy #care

Join us Nov 18, 3–4 p.m. ET for a webinar on NASHP’s site-neutral #payment model legislation. Learn what’s in the model and how it could help states lower health care costs without affecting quality. Share with your network loom.ly/U26q0Fs #policy #health

Funding opportunity for Area Agencies on #Aging: USC’s Center for Advancing Caregiver Financial and Workplace Security is supporting three short-term pilot projects to help AAAs partner with employers and strengthen workplace support for #caregivers. Up to $10,000 available. Apps due Nov 14, 2025.

Did you know? The #Military & #Veteran Caregiver Resources Hub offers respite care, mental health services, trainings & more. This collection is a part of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Family Resource Hub. Find it here loom.ly/ShWrs74 #FamilyCaregivers #VeteransDay

🧵1/6 Most family caregivers work while providing support at home. In fact, 70% are employed and 40% are in salaried roles. States are developing policies to help working caregivers stay financially stable and supported on the job. Dive into the new brief loom.ly/gKeh3oI #caregiver #NFCMonth #care

We’re growing! NASHP is hiring professionals passionate about improving state health policy and advancing public well-being. Learn more: NASHP.org/careers #Hiring #Careers

NASHP has released new site-neutral payment model legislation for states to adapt, addressing rising health care costs and payment differences across care settings. See the full post loom.ly/x38PoZY #HealthPolicy #HealthCareCosts

NASHP’s MLTSS State Learning Collaborative brought states together to share strategies for strengthening quality and oversight. See how states are innovating in care coordination, contract management, and stakeholder engagement loom.ly/kfU35Lk #HealthPolicy #Medicaid

NASHP's Megan D'Alessandro was excited to present at #APHA2025 about the work we've completed in 6 states to bring state officials and community health worker leaders together to shape state policy and reimbursement strategies. Lisa Renee Holderby-Fox from our partners at envision joined us.

💜 #FamilyCaregivers play an essential role in supporting loved ones, often while balancing work, health, and care responsibilities. This month, we’re highlighting policies and programs that help strengthen caregiver support. Learn about how you can take action at SupportCaregiving.org

🎙️ Hear NASHP’s Sandra Wilkniss and other experts on the 100 Latinas Birthday podcast discuss how community health workers strengthen connections between health systems and communities. Tune in: loom.ly/siofSZk #HealthPolicy

📢 CMS has opened the next round of Innovation in Behavioral Health (IBH) Model funding. The model supports states integrating behavioral and physical health services for Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries. Key dates begin April 1, 2026. Details → loom.ly/-yqZ-24 #HealthPolicy

Rising health care prices continue to challenge affordability and access. This recap covers insights from NASHP’s annual conference, featuring strategies from Rhode Island, Indiana, Colorado, Oklahoma, North Carolina & Connecticut. Review the blog post loom.ly/-XLt-4k #HealthPolicy #Affordability

🧵1/5 States are expanding support for community health workers through new policies in Medicaid coverage, certification, and reimbursement. NASHP’s latest analysis highlights key CHW trends across all 50 states and D.C. → loom.ly/zgo-adA #HealthPolicy #CommunityHealth

This week, a fantastic team at the Utah State Correctional Facility hosted states participating in the NASHP and HARP State Reentry Learning Collaborative. loom.ly/xOKhxEU It was an incredible opportunity. Thank you to our hosts and to all who participated! #reentry

Missed our webinar on how states are lowering funding barriers for community-based organizations that help to reduce overdoses? Download the replay and slides now available loom.ly/EEtj5wI #Opioid #OverdosePrevention #StateHealthPolicy

NASHP’s refreshed Behavioral Health policy area highlights innovative state strategies and tools to strengthen systems of care and expand access to quality behavioral health services. Explore more loom.ly/HYLhPnE #BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #StateHealthPolicy

States are continuing to invest opioid settlement funds across the continuum of substance use services. See new updates in NASHP’s State Opioid Settlement Spending Decisions Tracker loom.ly/zFevz3M #StateHealthPolicy #Opioids

NASHP’s new Medicaid Managed Care section brings together curated resources, toolkits, and examples to help states design, implement, and refine managed care programs. Explore the hub loom.ly/2RX3SqM #Medicaid #PublicHealth

NASHP has released a model law to support site-neutral payment policies, ensuring certain services are priced equally whether delivered in or outside hospital settings. See how states can adapt it loom.ly/ewGTvBg #StateHealthPolicy #Medicare

Happening tomorrow: NASHP’s webinar on how states can strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations to reduce overdoses. Register here loom.ly/c70USYs

With 35% of U.S. counties lacking obstetric care, states are developing targeted strategies to strengthen perinatal access and improve outcomes. Read the insights loom.ly/W30coqs #MaternalHealth #PublicHealth

New from NASHP: A Caregivers Communications and Marketing Toolkit developed with 13 states to help organizations better connect with and support family caregivers. Explore free, customizable templates and outreach materials here loom.ly/D16y_z0 #StateHealthPolicy #Caregiving #FamilyCaregivers

🗓 Upcoming webinar: How states can partner with CBOs to reduce overdoses. Hear from state leaders on breaking down funding barriers and supporting local solutions. Register here loom.ly/zQfxF5c

Oklahoma and Washington shared how states can combine behavioral health data and evidence-based measures to show policymakers the true value of their investments. Get insights from this session here loom.ly/zQfxF5c

JUST IN: Colorado's PDAB s the first in the nation to address high drug prices by setting an upper payment limit for a drug. CO's UPL for Enbrel is based on the Maximum Fair Price CMS negotiated for Enbrel, extending savings beyond Medicare to Coloradans. doi.colorado.gov/types-of-ins...

Cheryl Roberts shares how her personal journey shapes her leadership in Virginia Medicaid and her advice for future leaders. Read the full Q&A loom.ly/9VAjj4I

⚖️ State health and corrections staff: join our next Learning and Action Network session on courts’ role in improving reentry outcomes and access to services. Details via listserv loom.ly/FruTQe4

It's been 90 days since Congress passed Trump’s megabill slashing health care spending and reshaping the Medicaid program. States are already knee-deep in dealing with the fallout. Listen to the episode:

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1 in 5 people live in a rural community, facing care, workforce, and infrastructure challenges. At NASHP’s conference, leaders from ND, WA, and WV shared solutions for stronger rural health care. Blog post 👉 loom.ly/MNwpPho

📢 NASHP state-only webinar CMS’s Rural Health Transformation Program will help states strengthen rural health care. 📅 Oct 8, 2025 | 4–5 p.m. ET 📅 Applications due Nov 5 Hear key funding considerations and guidance for needs assessments + applications. 👉 loom.ly/HuzSHxE

🌊 The #NASHPCONF2025 photo album is live! Plenaries, panels, and the in-between moments that made San Diego memorable are all here. 📸 See the full album 👉 loom.ly/Ixn5CG0

Community-based organizations are trusted partners in addressing overdose risk. NASHP’s new toolkit shares policy considerations for improving funding access so CBOs can better serve communities most affected. 📘 Explore it here 👉 loom.ly/4Dad_P4

Open enrollment is coming. ⏳ Premiums are rising in many states, and uncertainty remains over whether Congress will extend the enhanced premium tax credits expiring this year. New resources from the State Marketplace Network: fact sheet, impact brief, and timeline 👉 loom.ly/iqdM79w

Executive Director Hemi Tewarson reflects on #NASHPCONF2025 – and the ways state leaders, attendees, and partners are shaping the future of health policy. Her full message is in today’s post. 🌟

📢 CMS released the NOFO for the Rural Health Transformation Program. 💰 $50B over 5 years to strengthen rural healthcare ✅ All 50 states eligible (not DC or Territories) 📅 Dates to know: Webinar: Sept. 25 (3–4:30pm ET) Apply by Nov. 5, 2025 Awards Dec. 31, 2025 More info 👉 loom.ly/VBNRwcI

Congressional debates often feel distant and obtuse. But, the debate over extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits has a direct financial effect on tens of millions. Our newly updated calculator shows the cost by income, age, family size, and zip code. www.kff.org/interactive/...

ICYMI 👋 Last month’s Q&A featured David Seltz, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission. He reflects on what shaped his path, the ingredients of lasting reform, and the power of collaboration and data in state policymaking. Full Q&A here loom.ly/ShyAzuo

State health policy doesn’t pause, and neither do the conversations sparked at #NASHPCONF2025 🌊 Attendees came from across the country to share, learn, and build on action already underway. 📸 If you see someone you know in these photos, tag them so we can all stay connected.

Closing Day 3 of #NASHPCONF2025 with gratitude and applause for awardees Allegra Hernandez & Wendy White Tiegreen – and for all who made this conference a success 👏

#HappeningNow: From measles to H5N1 to extreme weather, states are strengthening public health preparedness. Leaders are building partnerships, improving communications, and enhancing resilience to respond to emerging threats. #NASHPCONF2025

#HappeningNow: States are advancing rural health strategies including FQHCs, CCBHCs, telehealth, mobile clinics, and community health workers to expand access for older adults, people with disabilities, and those with behavioral health needs. #NASHPCONF2025

#HappeningNow: States share strategies to address housing, nutrition + other social needs through 1115 demos, braided funding, cross-sector partnerships, and capacity building #NASHPCONF2025

#ComingNext: States highlight strategies to improve family health – targeting resources, reducing fragmentation, and ensuring access to high-quality maternal + child health services. #NASHPCONF2025

#HappeningNow: HRSA Administrator Tom Engels shares insights on federal initiatives in primary care, behavioral health, and rural health – and how states can strengthen collaboration. #NASHPCONF2025

Welcome to Day 3 of #NASHPCONF2025 🌊 As we head into our final sessions, we can’t help but reflect on the past two days. It’s been inspiring to see new connections made, knowledge shared, and ideas sparked. Let’s close out strong together today!

That's all for Day 2 at #NASHPCONF2025 🌊 We'll be back tomorrow with more sessions and key takeaways. See you in a few!

Our legendary Blueberry Reception starts now. Don’t forget to grab a colleague and take a pic 📸 tag #NASHPCONF2025 so we can see your conference crew!

#HappeningNow: States leverage Medicaid managed care to improve behavioral health, using quality incentives, metrics, oversight, and care innovations to expand access and outcomes. #NASHPCONF2025