Expanding Care Through Coordination
The federal government seeks to improve out-of-state health services for children on Medicaid.
Did Japan’s Lenient Lockdown Conquer the Coronavirus?
Despite federal attempts to fight COVID-19, Japanese law prioritizes individual rights and regional autonomy.
Lessons From New Zealand’s COVID-19 Success
The United States might well have saved many lives by following New Zealand’s science-based playbook.
Italy’s Complex Legislative Framework Impairs its COVID-19 Response
Italy’s pandemic policies struggle with the same legislative and regulatory challenges as traditional laws.
Vietnam’s Astonishing Success at Curbing COVID-19 Outbreaks
Decades-long efforts in Vietnam to improve local governance have kept recorded coronavirus cases low.
Brazil’s COVID-19 Response is Caught Between Denialism and Technocratic Hubris
Self-interested and apathetic policies by its executive made Brazil one of the most infected countries in the world.
Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland
Democratic process and federalism concerns raise questions about the Swiss government’s COVID-19 policies.
COVID-19 and Access to Medical Care in the United States
Although Congress has failed to take big steps to ensure access to COVID-19 care, states are taking small but significant steps.
Rationing Scarce Medical Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic raises questions about how decision-makers should distribute medical resources.
Rescuing the European Economy from COVID-19
Political and constitutional constraints hinder the EU’s response to the economic crisis.
The Health-Sharing Duck
Health care sharing ministries seem similar to traditional health insurance, but they evade the scrutiny of federal and state regulators.
Increasing Organ Donation in the United States
Two proposed rules aim to improve the rate of organ donations in the United States.