Associations whose membership is composed of public (elected or other) officials. These organizations have an interest in, and work on, health care issues.
The ALEC is an association for state legislators that provides a forum for legislators and the private sector to discuss issues, develop policies, and write model legislation.
The NAIC is the association for insurance commissioners from the 50 states plus the US territories and districts. The NAIC provides a forum for the development of uniform insurance policy.
The NCSL is an association for state lawmakers and staffs. The NCSL provides research, publications, consulting services, meetings and seminars and is a conduit for lawmakers to communicate with one another and share ideas.
The National Governors Association (NGA) is the collective voice of the nation's governors and one of Washington, D.C.'s, most respected public policy organizations.