The number of state statutes and programs to advance health equity and address social drivers of health (SDOH) has grown rapidly in recent years.
Chartis conducts an annual assessment across all 50 states; Washington, D.C.; and US territories. Captured in the dashboard below are state laws, regulations, and initiatives, covering January 2020 through September 2024.
Underlying data is from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicaid/CHIP regulations and guidance, CMS Health Equity Priorities publications, state departments of health services, and federal and state law trackers.
Governmental policy not only means compliance but also opens opportunities for healthcare organizations to accelerate existing efforts toward health equity.
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2024: Regulatory trends: States focus on health equity in Medicaid contracts and waivers
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2023: Trends in health equity legislation by state and implications for healthcare organizations
