Health

The Health-Sharing Duck

The Health-Sharing Duck

Health care sharing ministries seem similar to traditional health insurance, but they evade the scrutiny of federal and state regulators.

State-Level Marijuana Regulation

State-Level Marijuana Regulation

As states legalize marijuana, regulators must determine how to oversee its use.

Increasing Organ Donation in the United States

Increasing Organ Donation in the United States

Two proposed rules aim to improve the rate of organ donations in the United States.

FDA Announces Age Change for Tobacco Sales

FDA Announces Age Change for Tobacco Sales

Online announcement declares that new tobacco age restrictions are effective immediately.

Drug Approval During a Public Health Crisis

Drug Approval During a Public Health Crisis

FDA’s approval of an Ebola vaccine can serve as a framework for drug development during other epidemics.

Proposed Rule Seeks to Promote Value-Based Health Care

Proposed Rule Seeks to Promote Value-Based Health Care

Federal regulators seek to expand safe harbors for provider care coordination arrangements.

Regulating Mobile Medical Applications

Regulating Mobile Medical Applications

As mobile medical applications continue to proliferate, regulators lack a solid framework for oversight.

The Little Health Bill That Could

The Little Health Bill That Could

A proposed law would reduce the amount households spend on health care each year.

Combatting Drug Shortages

Combatting Drug Shortages

A federal task force proposes regulatory solutions to mitigate drug shortages.

Meat and Meat Alternatives Regulation

Meat and Meat Alternatives Regulation

As people consume less meat and more meat alternatives, regulators have a role to play in ensuring accurate consumer information and safety.

Regulating Human Subjects Research

Regulating Human Subjects Research

A changing research environment means regulators and institutional review boards must adapt.

Meatpackers Piggyback on Department of Agriculture Deregulation

Meatpackers Piggyback on Department of Agriculture Deregulation

New pork processing rule assigns inspection duties to plant workers and removes cap on processing line speed.