Brinna Ludwig

The No Surprises Act Still Surprises Consumers

The No Surprises Act Still Surprises Consumers

Medical bills may continue to take consumers by surprise despite the No Surprises Act.

Who is Your Health Insurer?

Who is Your Health Insurer?

More employers self-fund health insurance plans, bypassing state regulation and potentially increasing costs.

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS Confronts an Increase in Medicare Part B Premiums

CMS reconsiders a recent Medicare premium increase after restricting coverage for a controversial new drug.

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Restrict Access to Fentanyl Test Strips

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Restrict Access to Fentanyl Test Strips

Pennsylvania law prevents people who use drugs from testing for fentanyl and avoiding overdoses.

Barriers to Maternal Health in Rural Areas

Barriers to Maternal Health in Rural Areas

State policies create and exacerbate barriers to access rural health care.

Combating AAPI Hate

Combating AAPI Hate

Scholars discuss ways to recognize and address anti-AAPI sentiment and policies.

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Biden expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, the Justice Department clarifies Title IX sex and gender identity protections, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

The CDC decreases distancing guidelines in schools, USDA increases food stamp benefits, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

President Biden signs a $1.9 trillion stimulus package, the CDC says fully vaccinated people can congregate indoors, and more…

Week in Review

Week in Review

FDA provides guidance addressing new COVID-19 variants, President Biden makes changes to the Paycheck Protection Program, and much more…

Colleges Confronting COVID-19

Colleges Confronting COVID-19

Higher education faces unique challenges in preventing and responding to the pandemic.

Week in Review

Week in Review

The Supreme Court invalidates California ban on indoor religious services, FEMA authorizes reimbursements for funeral expenses for COVID-19 deaths, and more…