HHS

Correcting the Common Sense of “Biological Sex”

Correcting the Common Sense of “Biological Sex”

The Trump Administration’s definition of biological sex does not accurately reflect modern science.

A Loss for Public Participation

A Loss for Public Participation

HHS’s reversal of its Nixon-era policy will reduce valuable public participation in rulemakings.

Administrative Changes that Decrease Transparency at HHS

Administrative Changes that Decrease Transparency at HHS

Recent actions by HHS undermine the promises of transparency made by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Biden Administration Closes With a Call for New Warning About Alcohol

Biden Administration Closes With a Call for New Warning About Alcohol

The Biden Administration’s Surgeon General cited “strong association” between drinking and increased cancer risk regardless of alcohol type.

Reforming Digital Access to Opioid Addiction Medication

Reforming Digital Access to Opioid Addiction Medication

Scholar argues for tele-prescription reforms that can increase patient access to necessary controlled substances.

The Spectrum of Gender-Affirming Care Regulations

The Spectrum of Gender-Affirming Care Regulations

An upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case may change the landscape of gender-affirming care regulations.

HHS Selects Drugs for Medicare Price Negotiation

HHS Selects Drugs for Medicare Price Negotiation

Biden Administration introduces price regulation to the pharmaceutical industry.

HIPAA’s Strengths and Limitations

HIPAA’s Strengths and Limitations

The HIPAA privacy rule exemplifies HIPAA’s strengths and weaknesses.

Health Regulation’s Ticking Time Bomb

Health Regulation’s Ticking Time Bomb

Under a lingering Trump Administration rule, more than 18,000 regulations could vanish.

The Fight Over California’s Abortion Coverage Mandate

The Fight Over California’s Abortion Coverage Mandate

HHS may carry out a Trump Administration enforcement action against California for its abortion coverage mandate.

Clergy and COVID-19

Clergy and COVID-19

A federal agency resolves religious discrimination complaints about restrictions on clergy hospital visits.

The Midnight Regulation to End Regulations

The Midnight Regulation to End Regulations

HHS proposes to sunset thousands of regulations, endangering the public and the health care industry.