Health

Hidden Racial Disparities in FDA-Required Research

Hidden Racial Disparities in FDA-Required Research

Current testing practices in the pharmaceutical industry exploit social and racial inequities.

The (Un)Regulation of Tattoo Ink

The (Un)Regulation of Tattoo Ink

FDA should increase its regulatory oversight of tattoo ink safety.

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS reconsiders a recent Medicare premium increase after restricting coverage for a controversial new drug.

Long-Term Care at Home

Long-Term Care at Home

Experts discuss how to improve home and community-based services.

The Viral Injustice of HIV Criminalization

The Viral Injustice of HIV Criminalization

Scholar argues that HIV criminalization laws should be replaced with public health policies.

Are Electric Shock Devices Torture or Therapy?

Are Electric Shock Devices Torture or Therapy?

The use of electric shock devices on people with disabilities remains deeply controversial.

Masking Up Against Counterfeits

Masking Up Against Counterfeits

The CDC’s newest mask guidance raises concerns about the authenticity of KN95 and N95 masks on the market.

Crisis Pregnancy Centers, State-Funded Harm, and State-Based Solutions

Crisis Pregnancy Centers, State-Funded Harm, and State-Based Solutions

As the Supreme Court evaluates abortion laws, states should bolster reproductive rights and better regulate CPCs.

Reforming Health Care for Patients in Prison

Reforming Health Care for Patients in Prison

Scholars discuss the lack of uniform standards for health care provided behind bars.

Watchdog Highlights Challenges of Medicare Payment Program

Watchdog Highlights Challenges of Medicare Payment Program

Congressional accountability office reviews first three years of value-based health care program.

What It Means to Support a Waiver of COVID-19 Vaccine Patents

What It Means to Support a Waiver of COVID-19 Vaccine Patents

The Biden Administration should exert international and domestic pressure to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents.

Taking Hearing Aids Over the Counter

Taking Hearing Aids Over the Counter

FDA proposes a new rule to permit the purchase of hearing aids without a prescription.