Responsible Regulation in the Era of Zoonotic Disease
Scholar argues for increased monitoring and regulatory coordination to curb zoonotic disease spread.
Chasing Technology for 25 Years
HIPAA consistently falls behind health and wellness technology, jeopardizing individuals’ data privacy.
HIPAA’s Strengths and Limitations
The HIPAA privacy rule exemplifies HIPAA’s strengths and weaknesses.
Location Data Are Revealing Health Information
HIPAA does not go far enough to protect health-related information inferred from location data collected by cellphones.
The HIPAA Right of Access and Data Sharing
Recent changes to patient right of access policies could open the door to increased privacy challenges.
The Limited Reach of the HIPAA Security Rule
A comprehensive legal mandate for health data holders could better protect electronic health information.
HIPAA at 25 Remains a Work in Progress
HIPAA has delivered meaningful benefits to consumers but still needs updating to address new and emerging privacy challenges.
Reflecting on 25 Years of HIPAA
To commemorate the 25th anniversary of HIPAA’s passage, leading scholars explore the law’s impact on privacy and health care.
The Wild West of Fertility Clinics
Legal experts argue that the fertility industry is largely unregulated and poses risks to patients.
Regulatory Sandboxes Slowed the Spread of COVID-19
Scholar claims that regulatory sandboxes such as emergency use authorizations boost innovation, but at a cost.
Formaldehyde Lurks in Hair Products Despite FDA Warning
FDA warns consumers to protect themselves from a known carcinogen in hair smoothing products.
Regulating Drugs at a Discount
Scholars examine the effectiveness of the contentious 340B Drug Pricing Program.