Health

Can Regulation Allay Opposition to Organ Markets?

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

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

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

GAO Exposes Flaws in Pesticide Testing of Food

Report finds deficient testing and potentially misleading reporting by government agencies.

The Turkey and Its Regulation

The Turkey and Its Regulation

Regulation is all around us – even at Thanksgiving dinner.

Plan to Build Nursing Facility Near New York School Stirs Noise Debate

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interstate Medical Licensure and Emergency Response

Adoption of new model legislation could improve medical response to public health crises and disasters.