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How to Build a Business Case for Data Modernization Efforts

This tool, which builds upon use case communication frameworks from Public Health Informatics Institute’s Data Modernization Initiative Planning Toolkit, can help public health agencies build a strong business case.

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Policy Trends Shaping Public Health in 2026: A Note from ASTHO’s CEO

Joesph Kanter, MD, MPH, discusses the Legislative Prospectus Series: a collection of concise, evidence-based briefs on our top public health policy issues to watch in the upcoming year.

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What’s Driving Public Health Legislation in 2026?

This blog post summarizes ASTHO’s 2026 Legislative Prospectus Series and provides public health leaders and policymakers with a synopsis of the topics, recent policy trends, and anticipated legislation in upcoming sessions.
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2026 Legislative Prospectus Series

Discover the 2026 Legislative Prospectus Series, a collection of briefs highlighting upcoming legislation proposals that impact public health across the states and territories.

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