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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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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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Reducing Hypertension Through Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring Programs
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Recording Available: State Health Leaders Outline Respiratory Virus Season Strategies During ASTHO Briefing
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Downstream Effects of CDC Adopting ACIP Recommendations for COVID-19 and MMRV Vaccines
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Long COVID Resource Guide: Tools Plus Insights from State and Territorial Initiatives
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San Diego Academic Health Partnership Strengthens Service During COVID-19 and Beyond
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How Public Health Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Through Data Readiness
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Partnering to Address Health Risks and Expand Communication Before and During Prescribed Fires
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Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures
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Recording Available: ASTHO Members Discuss Rural Health Improvement Strategies During Deskside Media Briefing
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Responding to Disruptions in Access to Controlled Substance Medications: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners
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Recording Available: ASTHO Members Discuss Rural Health Improvement Strategies During Deskside Media Briefing
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Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures
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ASTHO Announces Sixth Developing Executive Leaders in Public Health Cohort
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Applying Boundary Spanning Leadership Principles to Overdose Data to Action Efforts
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Insights from Executive Leadership Coaching for Public Health and Community Leaders
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Partnering to Address Health Risks and Expand Communication Before and During Prescribed Fires
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How Public Health Strengthens Emergency Preparedness Through Data Readiness
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Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures
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Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures
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Health Agency Procurement and Contracting Best Practices for Overdose Data to Action Recipients
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Best Practices for Productive Island Grantor/Grantee Relationships
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Improving Grants Management in the U.S. Virgin Islands: Q&A with Tatia Monell-Hewitt
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Succession Planning for Public Health Agencies: A Three-Part Webinar Series
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Government Shutdown Effects on Public Health: Lessons from the 2025 and 2018-2019 Closures
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Responding to Disruptions in Access to Controlled Substance Medications: A Guide for State Health Departments and Their Partners
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