In some political science circles, states are known as laboratories for policy change. After the federal government passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care Education and Reconciliation Act (an amendment of the previous act), states got into the act. Right, wrong or indifferent, they considered bills and resolutions related to health insurance, information technology, prevention and wellness and more.
The National Conference of State Legislatures, which employs health care policy experts, recently launched a new database tracking these state actions. “Search 2011 legislation by state, topic, keyword, status, and/or primary sponsor” to learn more.
