Health

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.

Proposed Rule Aims to Make Drug Pricing More Transparent

Proposed Rule Aims to Make Drug Pricing More Transparent

A proposed requirement to display drug list prices in advertisements draws controversy.

Reducing Information Asymmetry in the American Gun Market

Reducing Information Asymmetry in the American Gun Market

Given the dangers of gun ownership, the firearms industry should be subject to warning label requirements.

The Economic Approach to Evaluating Gun Control Policies

The Economic Approach to Evaluating Gun Control Policies

An economic approach more fully captures the cost of gun violence than a public health approach.

A Call to Arms Research

A Call to Arms Research

Lack of quality data hinders policymakers’ ability to create effective gun regulation.

Gun Regulation Is Costly—and Not the Only Option

Gun Regulation Is Costly—and Not the Only Option

Policymakers should deploy strategies beyond regulation to reduce gun-related harm.

Limitations of Federal Gun Regulation

Limitations of Federal Gun Regulation

Existing and proposed federal regulations on gun dealers are inadequate.

Guns Do Kill People

Guns Do Kill People

Recent research confirms that guns’ lethality increases with their caliber.