Regulating Human Subjects Research
A changing research environment means regulators and institutional review boards must adapt.
Meatpackers Piggyback on Department of Agriculture Deregulation
New pork processing rule assigns inspection duties to plant workers and removes cap on processing line speed.
Robotic Surgeries Need Regulatory Attention
Lawyers and regulators are concerned about the lack of regulations for the use of robotic technology in surgeries.
Determining the Safety of CBD Products
FDA warns consumers that the agency has not evaluated most CBD products and cannot say they are safe.
The Problem with Regulating Combination Products
Unlike new drugs and devices, combination products may fall through the regulatory cracks.
Regulating Vaccination in the United States
Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases fuel debate about vaccine policy.
Challenges in Implementing Brazil’s Universal Health Care
Brazil has recently made efforts to streamline the introduction and distribution of drugs.
How Ending an ACA Subsidy Was Worth its Weight in Silver
Court sides with insurance companies in cost-sharing subsidies class action despite their use of “silver loading.”
The Uncertainty of Regulating 3D Organ Printing
Policymakers around the world are determining how to apply existing regulations to 3D organ printing.
Relaxing Patient Privacy Laws to Tackle Substance Abuse
To fight opioid misuse, the U.S. government proposes expanding access to medical records on substance use.