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HB40, Transparency in Government, Nonprofits & Elections
August 27, 2008
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Medical Malpractice, Supported Employment, Nonprofits
July 30, 2008
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E-governance, Prenatal Care in Utah
June 25, 2008
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Governance, State Budget Reports
May 29, 2008
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Childhood Obesity, Stadium Funding, Local Economic Development
April 30, 2008
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Utah’s Health System Reform: HB 133
by Laura Summers, Research Analyst, Utah Foundation
With the support of chief sponsor Representative David
Clark, Senate Sponsor Sheldon Killpack, and 47 co-sponsors, Health System
Reform (HB133) passed both the House and the Senate and was signed by Governor
Huntsman on March 19, 2008. The goal of HB 133 is to enhance and preserve the
health of all Utah residents and it is lauded as being the first step to real
system reform at the state level. It requires the Department of Health, the
Insurance Department, and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED)
to work with the Legislature to develop the state’s strategic plan for health
system reform.
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Universal Health Insurance Reform
by Jennifer Robinson and Benjamin Beutler, CPPA
The rising cost of healthcare, the increasing number of
uninsured through the years, and the decreasing number of employers offering
private health plans has motivated state governments to reform their health
system. One of the reforms that has been implemented in several states is
universal health insurance, programs designed to provide health insurance coverage
to all. Maine, Hawaii, Illinois, Vermont,
Indiana, Washington, and Massachusetts have all implemented universal health
insurance reform to one degree or another.
Massachusetts, in 2006, implemented the most sweeping program, which
includes a provision that mandates individuals to obtain health insurance. While states are considering various reforms
to their health systems, from minor changes to major reforms, it is worthwhile
to examine established universal health insurance programs.
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Hospital Pricing Transparency
by Amy Gooch
Fueled by a number of unsatisfactory outcomes, many advocates, academics, and healthcare professionals propose price transparency as a strategy to curb hospital pricing system problems. Price transparency is anticipated as an important step to improving the ailing healthcare system in the United States, but is only one component to healthcare reform. It is thought that transparency will reduce price distortion and discrimination, leading to improved market efficiency. Although many stakeholders are already supportive of transparency initiatives, developing a system of price transparency will not be easy, as the healthcare system is extremely complex.
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Event - Utah’s Health System Reform: Issues, Implementation, and Impact
Utah Intergovernmental Roundtable Annual Summit
www.cppa.utah.edu/uir
The Office of the Governor of the State of Utah,
the Health System Reform Task Force of the Utah Legislature,
and the Utah Intergovernmental Roundtable
invite you to
A discussion of Utah’s health system reform:
Issues, Implementation, and Impact
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Event - The 2008 Presidential Election
ASPA/CPPA Breakfast
www.cppa.utah.edu/aspa
The 2008 Presidential race is becoming one of the most engaging and dynamic in recent history. Please join the Utah Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) and the Center for Public Policy and Administration at the University of Utah for a lively discussion on the 2008 Presidential election.
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That’s Confidence!
by Tricia Jack, M.P.A., CPPA
Recently I attended my first barn dance. I have grown up doing Scottish country dancing and Ceilidh (a form of social dancing, pronounced “kay-lee”), and it’s second nature to me, but American country/line dancing is a whole new ball game. I expected to be bad at it. The instructor was great, but despite my efforts I didn’t do very well. I got into a negative spiral of failure, and found myself frustrated and embarrassed. I decided right then that I’m not a fan.
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Yard Waste Recycling
by Jennifer Robinson, Policy Research Coordinator, CPPA
David Patton, CPPA's director takes a look at new initiatives and ideas from around the nation and the world. This month's idea:Yard Waste Recycling.
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Fundraising: The Ultimate Collaboration
by Don Gomes, Executive Director, Utah Nonprofits Association
Nonprofits are known for collaboration. Nonprofits often share best practices and often work jointly on projects and programs. To address community needs, people can help create change. They have the chance to share their time, utilize their skills, and contribute discretionary income and wealth. Of course, businesses, foundations, even government get involved as well.
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