Health

How FDA Drug Review Contributed to the Opioid Epidemic

How FDA Drug Review Contributed to the Opioid Epidemic

Scholars argue that FDA should use larger health data sets in its approval process for high-risk drugs.

Reforming Regulation to Promote Medical Use of Psychedelic Drugs

Reforming Regulation to Promote Medical Use of Psychedelic Drugs

Expert argues for altering regulations on psychedelic drugs to treat mental illness and addiction.

Once They Are Tested, Can Genes Stay Private?

Once They Are Tested, Can Genes Stay Private?

Scholars argue that increased use of direct-to-consumer genetic testing creates hidden privacy risks.

Lessons from State Implementation of Marijuana Legalization

Lessons from State Implementation of Marijuana Legalization

States should learn from each other to confront the challenges of regulating marijuana.

How Regulators Can Increase Price Competition in Health Care

How Regulators Can Increase Price Competition in Health Care

Scholars urge regulators to help level the playing field in contracting between health plans and hospitals.

Increasing Vaccination Rates Without Eliminating Nonmedical Exemptions

Increasing Vaccination Rates Without Eliminating Nonmedical Exemptions

States should shift incentives to reduce nonmedical exemptions while respecting the choice not to vaccinate.

New Approach to Affordable Care Act Waivers Causes Controversy

New Approach to Affordable Care Act Waivers Causes Controversy

The Trump Administration encourages states to use “innovation waivers” to find new ways to lower costs.

The Medical Marijuana Delusion

The Medical Marijuana Delusion

Regulation of marijuana has been based on a false distinction for almost a century.

Preserving Clinician Discretion Under Health Privacy Regulation

Preserving Clinician Discretion Under Health Privacy Regulation

HIPAA does not stop health care providers from disclosing patient information to provide better care.

“Right to Try” Marks New Era in the Treatment of Terminally Ill Patients

“Right to Try” Marks New Era in the Treatment of Terminally Ill Patients

The Right to Try Act represents an important step toward helping dying patients with little recourse.

Groups of a Feather Regulate Together

Groups of a Feather Regulate Together

A flock of regulators and industry representatives have a seat at the turkey-regulating table.

Can OSHA Regulation Rescue NFL Players?

Can OSHA Regulation Rescue NFL Players?

Scholars argue that OSHA could make the “workplace” for professional football players safer.