As local and state governments prepare for the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the National Association of Counties has granted technical assistance awards to three rural counties to help them assess and revitalize their local health care delivery systems....More

Rather than isolating the Medicare system for cuts and reforms, changes should be made to the entire health care system....More

Consolidation, virtualization, budget and health care are among the most critical policy or technology issues to be faced by state government in 2011, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers....More

What cities and counties can expect from the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed by President Obama in March....More

As President Obama signed the Patient Protection & Affordability Care Act into law, the National Association of Counties and the U.S. Conference of Mayors have released statements applauding the passage of the bill....More

American City & County asked the readers of its weekly e-mail newsletter if they think the health care legislation now under consideration would benefit cities and counties....More