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This program examines the three basic components of patient care—cost, delivery and patient compliance—as one package that can be used to determine the best treatment plan for patients. Medicaid participants given a medical device that records weight, blood pressure, blood glucose and other physiologic signs transmit the medical information into a statewide database, which is then used by the state to formulate cost calculations, and by the state health department to identify gaps in patient care. Have an innovative program in your state? Apply for an Innovations award! |
THE COUNCIL OF STATE GOVERNMENTS 
State News Trivia
In the United States, 84.2 percent of citizens were covered by health insurance in 2006, according to the 2008 Book of the States, published by The Council of State Governments. Which state has the highest percentage of residents covered by health insurance? Which state had the lowest percentage?
States Address Dropout Problems
Stateline Midwest examines policy strategies in Illinois, Michigan and Ohio to address those states' high school dropout problems.
CSG/ERC Supports Increases in LIHEAP
In the face of rising energy prices, which put an increased burden on low-income families throughout the U.S., The Council of State Governments/Eastern Regional Conference is supporting increased funding for low-income heating assistance program.
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