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Acquaints participants with the critical role states play in developing and implementing policies that affect both health and health care. Reviews how the role of states has evolved within the US federal system of government where states and the national government both have significant responsibilities. Focuses on how states are approaching the implementation of both Medicaid expansion and health insurance exchanges or marketplaces. Drawing upon specific state experiences with implementing the ACA, participants have the opportunity to assess how state demographic, economic, and political differences influenced the diverse approaches these states have taken.