Congress Rethinks Policy on Medical Marijuana
Legislation seeks to reduce friction between federal and state policies for medicinal marijuana use.
Toward a Middle Ground in Regulating E-cigarettes
A legal scholar proposes strict advertising limits – but no blanket ban – on e-cigarettes.
Obamacare Menu Labeling Laws May Pose Challenges for Small Chains
The FDA drafts guidance to help small restaurant and food retail chains comply with new menu labeling rules.
Safety Standards Make an Impact
Government report shows how motor vehicle safety measures save lives.
Cancer Study’s Claims About “Bad Luck” May Undermine Preventive Regulation
Journal article blaming “bad luck” for cancer is misleading, say other scientists.
Regulating the Intersection of Health Care and Gun Control
If more health information should be disclosed, federal and state laws should mandate disclosure.
Veterans Affairs Department Struggles to Complete Much-Needed Medical Facilities
Delays in several large construction projects raise concerns about agency mismanagement.
Regulating the Next Generation of Genetic Testing
New approaches to clinical care pose regulatory challenges.
Balancing Medical Privacy and Public Safety
HHS letter clarifies HIPAA’s Privacy Rule and may have the potential to reduce gun violence.
Lawmakers Propose a Single Food Safety Administration
A recently introduced bill would create a new, unified agency to oversee all U.S. food safety.
Legislative Changes May Improve the Black Lung Benefits Program
Potential legislation would give coal miners greater access to medical evidence and legal counsel.