Health Policy Steering Committee

About the Committee

All matters pertaining to public health and healthy communities, including disease and injury prevention and health promotion, health disparities reduction, mental and behavioral health services, and financing delivering health care.

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Policy Platform & Resolutions 2025-2026

County governments are integral to America’s current health care system and will be crucial partners in achieving any successful reform.

Latest Analysis

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Federal Reforms to Medicaid Financing: What Counties Should Know

Learn about proposed federal reforms to Medicaid financing and their potential implications for county budgets and service delivery.

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U.S. Congress passes reconciliation bill: What it means for counties

On July 3, the U.S. Congress passed sweeping budget reconciliation legislation. 

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2025 Federal Funds Tracker

In recent months, federal agencies have encountered disruptions in program funding, affecting the delivery of various services. These interruptions have created challenges for counties working to maintain essential services for our communities. NACo's analysis outlines the recent funding disruptions and their impact on key programs that support county operations.

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The County Role In Long-Term Care

Learn about counties’ essential role in administering long-term care facilities and community-based services for older adults and individuals with disabilities, and explore federal policy recommendations to strengthen county long-term care infrastructure.

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The County Role in Public Health

This brief provides an overview of how counties provide integral public health services for all Americans, describes their public health authority, their role in preparedness and response efforts, and local public health efforts to address social determinants of health in our communities.

Committee Chair

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Hon. Bruno Sabatier

Supervisor, Lake County, Calif.

Committee Contact

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Blaire Bryant

Legislative Director, Health | Large Urban County Caucus
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