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NASHP is launching a dedicated day for state leaders at #NASHPCONF2025. Expect focused track sessions (Medicaid, public health, aging/disability, coverage/access) and high-level plenaries on federal and legal policy trends.

View the agenda at NASHP.org/conference #StateHealthPolicy
June 20, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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⭐ Recognizing UnitedHealthcare, a Platinum Sponsor of #NASHPCONF2025.

Their support helps make this year’s conversations on coverage and access possible in San Diego.

🎟 Register → NASHP.org/conference
#NASHPCONF2025 #StateHealthPolicy
Text: Connect, Navigate, Innovate - NASHP Conference 2025. Theme: Riding the Waves of State Health Policy Platinum Sponsor Highlight: United Healthcare Conference Location: San Diego, September 8-10th. Register now at NASHP.org/conference
September 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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🔸 Collaboration is at the heart of #NASHPCONF2025.
Our Bronze Sponsors help spark the exchange of ideas that will shape this year’s convening in San Diego.
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ACAP | Freedman Healthcare | Humana | The John A. Hartford Foundation
#NASHPCONF2025 #StateHealthPolicy
Text: Connect, Navigate, Innovate - NASHP Conference 2025. Theme: Riding the Waves of State Health Policy Bronze Sponsor Highlight (Alphabetical order): 1) Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP). 2) Freedman Healthcare. 3) Humana. 4) The John A. Hartford Foundation Conference Location: San Diego, September 8-10th. Register now at NASHP.org/conference
September 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) is now law, and states face big implementation tasks ahead.

Major changes are coming to Medicaid and the Marketplaces – NASHP explains what’s in the law and what it means for states.

Read more ⬇️ loom.ly/QZ41qwQ /1 🧵 #StateHealthPolicy #OBBBA
Image: Picture of the U.S. Capitol Text: With the enactment of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), states must now move forward with implementation to effectuate the law’s sweeping provisions. Blog: What Health Care Provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Mean for States, NASHP.
July 9, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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NASHP has launched a new webpage highlighting state strategies to improve nursing home #care. Explore resources from our state learning collaborative, including promising practices to improve outcomes and support innovation.

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Text: NASHP has created a new webpage to highlight our state nursing home learning collaborative and promising practices to improve nursing home care. These resources can help state policymakers seeking effective strategies to improve resident outcomes, streamline administrative processes, and explore innovations. Visit the new webpage to explore how states can improve the quality of care in nursing homes, such as through leveraging value-based payment and addressing behavioral health needs.
January 20, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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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
Text: Missed our webinar? We've got you covered. State Strategies to Lower Funding Barriers for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). Replay now available at NASHP.org. Webinar supported by American Institutes for Research, Foundation for Opioid Response and NASHP.
October 23, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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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.

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#BehavioralHealth #MentalHealth #StateHealthPolicy
Image: Young adult engaged in deep conversation with a mental health professional. Text: Resource Hub - Spotlight on Behavioural Health - See the new resource hub at NASHP.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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
Image: Soft, background illustration of the United States. Text: Updated Tracker - Latest on Opioid Settlement Spending. States are investing in stronger response. From prevention to treatment and recovery, see how states are using opioid settlement funds to build a more resilient system of care. Find the state tracker you need here: nashp.org/state-trackers
October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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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
Image: Glowing outline of a bank card surrounding by connecting lines.Text: Model Legislation to Establish Site-Neutral Commercial Payment for Select Outpatient Health Care Services. Developed for NASHP by Erin C. Fuse Brown, Hayden Rooke-Ley, and 32BJ Health Fund to meet states' request for site-neutral payment policy that aligns with recommended Medicare payment policy. See the model at NASHP.org
October 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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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
Text: Caregivers Communications and Marketing Toolkit. Developed with NASHP’s 13-state Caregiving State Policy Learning Collaborative, this resource is designed to help you better reach family caregivers. Find the toolkit at SupportCaregiving.org. Images: Logos 1) The John A. Hartford Foundation. 2) Support Caregivers. 3) NASHP
October 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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A look at today’s session on supporting family caregivers 💜

Focus points:
✔️ Reduce reliance on institutional care
✔️ Strengthen home and community-based care
✔️ Support unpaid caregivers to prevent burnout

📸MaryLee Boatwright Quinn, Becky Dragoo and Lisa Schneider
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September 9, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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Conference days can move fast. What’s one thing you’re taking away from today already? #StateHealthPolicy #NASHPCONF2025

📸: A quick look at everyone gathered for the Opening Reception on Day 1
September 9, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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#HappeningNow: Experts and state leaders unpack the legal issues tied to federal health policy changes, from ongoing litigation to implementation challenges. #StateHealthPolicy #NASHPCONF2025
September 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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#HappeningNow: CMS leaders Stephanie Carlton & Caprice Knapp share insights on the direction of CMS & CMCS policies – and opportunities for states to engage. #StateHealthPolicy #NASHPCONF2025
#HappeningNow: CMS leaders Stephanie Carlton & Caprice Knapp share insights on the direction of CMS & CMCS policies – and opportunities for states to engage. #StateHealthPolicy #NASHPCONF2025
September 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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🎓 + 🖼 At #NASHPCONF2025, Scholarship Supporters expand access while Exhibitors showcase solutions that strengthen state policy.

📽 See the full list in the video.
🎟 Review the agenda and more → NASHP.org/conference
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September 5, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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🪙 Grateful to our Silver Sponsors for supporting #NASHPCONF2025 in San Diego. Their partnership strengthens the dialogue on state health policy and helps bring leaders together to share solutions.

🎟 Register → NASHP.org/conference #StateHealthPolicy
September 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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Medicaid turns 60 – what’s ahead?

The Morning Plenary at #NASHPCONF2025 reflects on six decades of Medicaid and explores its future with advocates, providers, and state leaders.

🎟 Register → NASHP.org/conference
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Images: Photos of moderator and speakers Text: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. PT. Morning Plenary Session Reflections on the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid and the Future Ahead. Moderator - Shannon M. McMahon Chair of Center for Health Policy Board of Directors and Executive Director, Medicaid Policy, Kaiser Permanente. Speakers - 1) Cheryl Roberts Medicaid Director, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services. 2) Mark Butler, Parent Advocate. 3) Jason Dees, Molina. 4) Amanda Pears Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Advocates for Community Health.
September 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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⚖️ How are legal decisions shaping state health policy?

Our State-Only Plenary at #NASHPCONF2025 brings legal and state leaders together to explore how ongoing litigation affects health policy.
🎟 NASHP.org/conference
📌 For current state officials only.
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Images: Photos of the moderator and speakers Text: Monday, September 8, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. PT. State-Only Plenary Session: The Legal Landscape and Its Impact on State Health Policy. Moderator: Jane Beyer Chair, NASHP's Executive Committee Senior Health Policy Advisor, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. Speakers: 1) Maureen Johnston, First Assistant Attorney General. 2) Katie Keith Director, Center for Health Policy and the Law, O'Neill Institute, Georgetown University Law Center. 3) Rajeev Premakumar Deputy General Counsel, Office of General Counsel, NC Department of Health and Human Services. San Diego, CA | September 8-10th. Visit NASHP.org/conference to register
September 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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⭐ Thanks to Milliman, a Platinum Sponsor of #NASHPCONF2025.

Their data and analytic expertise supports evidence-based policy design–the kind of work we’ll highlight in San Diego.

🎟 Register → NASHP.org/conference
#NASHPCONF2025 #StateHealthPolicy
Text: Connect, Navigate, Innovate - NASHP Conference 2025. Theme: Riding the Waves of State Health Policy Platinum Sponsor Highlight: Milliman Conference Location: San Diego, September 8-10th. Register now at NASHP.org/conference
September 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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⭐ Shoutout to Mercer, a Platinum Sponsor of #NASHPCONF2025.

Their expertise in health and workforce strategy supports the innovation we’ll discuss in San Diego.

🎟 Register → NASHP.org/conference
#NASHPCONF2025 #StateHealthPolicy
Text: Connect, Navigate, Innovate - NASHP Conference 2025. Theme: Riding the Waves of State Health Policy Platinum Sponsor Highlight: Mercer Conference Location: San Diego, September 8-10th. Register now at NASHP.org/conference
August 29, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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🌊 The countdown continues!

Repost this or drop a comment to show your network you’ll be in San Diego for #NASHPCONF2025

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August 28, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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⏳ The countdown is on! Just two weeks until #NASHPCONF2025 in San Diego 🌊

Looking back at some of the speakers who made 2024 such a success, we’re excited to keep the momentum going.
🎟 Don’t miss out → NASHP.org/conference
📸 Thanks to last year’s incredible speakers!
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August 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Utah is tackling the behavioral health workforce shortage with a comprehensive approach – combining data, partnerships, and legislative action to strengthen services.

Read the full story: 🔗 loom.ly/XV-kMW8

#BehavioralHealth #StateHealthPolicy
Image: Woman with a serious expression speaks to her health professional. Text: Using the Six A's frame, Utah cross- walked data on unmet behavioral health needs with quantified workforce gaps and pipeline issues to provide a clearer picture for targeted improvements. Visit NASHP.org to read the full article titled 'Behavioral Health Workforce Data-Driven Policymaking: A Utah Case Study'.
August 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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With health care consolidation increasing across hospitals, insurers, and pharmacies, states face new challenges for access and affordability.

At #NASHPCONF2025, hear strategies from state leaders navigating this changing market.

📅 Sept 8-10 | San Diego
🔗 NASHP.org/conference
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NASHP 2025 Conference Session Highlight. Topic - Shifting Sands: Health Market Changes, Consolidation, and Corporatization. Moderator: Cory King Commissioner, Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner, Rhode Island. Panelists: 1) David Seltz Executive Director, Massachusetts Health Policy Commission. 2) Julie McGuire Representative, Indiana General Assembly.
August 12, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Medicaid remains a cornerstone of state health policy.

Join state leaders from Oregon, Utah & Georgia at #NASHPCONF2025 as they share how they’re building sustainable Medicaid programs to meet evolving community needs.

📍 Sept. 8–10 in San Diego
🔗 NASHP.org/conference
#Medicaid #StateHealthPolicy
Text: NASHP 2025 Conference Session Highlight Beyond the Horizon: State Strategies to Strengthen the Medicaid Program. Moderator - Nate Checketts Deputy Director, Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Panelists - 1) Emma Sandoe, Medicaid Director, Oregon Health Authority. 2) Stuart Portman Executive Director (Georgia Medicaid Director), Georgia Department of Community Health. San Diego, CA | September 8-10th | NASHP.org/conference
August 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM