Health

Pandemic Strengthens Calls for Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Pandemic Strengthens Calls for Indigenous Data Sovereignty

A federal bill that would expand data access for tribal health providers may not satisfy Native communities.

Highway to Better Health Care

Highway to Better Health Care

Mobile clinics seek to address disparities in health care delivery by dismantling barriers for rural Americans.

In Air and Unmasked

In Air and Unmasked

CDC orders masks on domestic flights after airlines’ self-enforced mask mandates do not yield compliance.

The Fight Over California’s Abortion Coverage Mandate

The Fight Over California’s Abortion Coverage Mandate

HHS may carry out a Trump Administration enforcement action against California for its abortion coverage mandate.

Privacy Problems in the Genetic Testing Industry

Privacy Problems in the Genetic Testing Industry

Experts debate oversight of direct-to-consumer genetic tests and access to genetic information.

Reducing COVID-19 Behind Bars

Reducing COVID-19 Behind Bars

Criminal justice experts warn that more needs to be done to mitigate coronavirus in U.S. jails and prisons.

Impacts of Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers

Impacts of Targeted Regulation of Abortion Providers

Regulations targeting abortion clinics significantly impact abortion access and public health.

The Paranormal Nature of Ghost Kitchens

The Paranormal Nature of Ghost Kitchens

Online-only cooking warehouses are on the rise—but they may evade traditional food safety regulations.

Reimagining the Public Option

Reimagining the Public Option

Expert argues that social benefit, not market-competitiveness, should drive health care reform.

Clergy and COVID-19

Clergy and COVID-19

A federal agency resolves religious discrimination complaints about restrictions on clergy hospital visits.

Aggravating the U.S. Physician Shortage

Aggravating the U.S. Physician Shortage

Immigration law exacerbates the growing need for physicians in the United States.

How Federalism Has Harmed Public Health

How Federalism Has Harmed Public Health

Scholars argue that federalism has hindered the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic.