Can Regulation Allay Opposition to Organ Markets?
Professor suggests regulation could dispel common objections to selling organs.
New Program Will Help Veterans Gain Timely Access to Medical Care
The VA establishes a temporary program to make it easier for veterans to obtain medical care.
FDA Revises its Historic Proposal to Regulate Animal Food
Industry pushback appears to slow down landmark rule.
GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food
Report finds deficient testing and potentially misleading reporting by government agencies.
Plan to Build Nursing Facility Near New York School Stirs Noise Debate
Proposed amendment to New York City’s administrative code seeks to limit construction noise near schools.
The Challenge of Keeping Hazardous Consumer Products Off the Market
New audit report highlights Consumer Product Safety Commission’s struggle to respond to emerging risks.
Proposed Tax Rule Would Help Domestic Abuse Survivors Get Affordable Health Coverage
IRS may make temporary healthcare tax credits permanently available to married victims of domestic abuse.
Federal Government Looks to Revise Home Health Care Guidelines
Proposed rule would revise Medicare certification requirements for home health agencies.
Obamacare Could Improve Prisoner Healthcare and Save States Money
Medicaid expansion creates incentives for states to provide inmates with health care services.
How Fear Can Help Fight Ebola
Public fears of Ebola give health officials an opportunity to harness public attention for greater good.
Interstate Medical Licensure and Emergency Response
Adoption of new model legislation could improve medical response to public health crises and disasters.