Health

Advocate on Health Care Act Discusses Supreme Court’s Current Term

Advocate on Health Care Act Discusses Supreme Court’s Current Term

A former Solicitor General, who will argue for the act’s unconstitutionality, spoke at Penn Law.

Bipartisan Bill Would Relax FDA Conflict-of-Interest Policies

Bipartisan Bill Would Relax FDA Conflict-of-Interest Policies

Legislation seeks to speed FDA review of medical products.

FDA and NABP Mobilize to Confront the Online Sale of Illegal Drugs

FDA and NABP Mobilize to Confront the Online Sale of Illegal Drugs

Governmental and nongovernmental action taken to discourage illegal pharmaceutical sales over the Internet.

FDA Announces “Network of Experts” Pilot Program

FDA Announces “Network of Experts” Pilot Program

“Network of Experts” intended to give FDA quicker information on emerging medical devices.

Updating the Benefits of Preventing Acute Illness

Updating the Benefits of Preventing Acute Illness

New research finds higher values for protection against risks of short-term foodborne illness.

HHS Awards Grants to Combat Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums

HHS Awards Grants to Combat Skyrocketing Health Insurance Premiums

$109 million awarded to help state review programs.

CMS Issues Guidance on Same-Sex Partners as Patient Representatives

CMS Issues Guidance on Same-Sex Partners as Patient Representatives

Hospitals cannot discriminate against same-sex domestic partners as representatives for incapacitated patients.

DEA Plans Ban on “Bath Salts” and “Plant Food”

DEA Plans Ban on “Bath Salts” and “Plant Food”

Agency intends to prohibit the sale of synthetic stimulants, at least temporarily.

Petition Calls for Reform of FDA Regulation of Generic Drug Labels

Petition Calls for Reform of FDA Regulation of Generic Drug Labels

Advocacy group petitions agency to let generic drug manufacturers update labels.

Calorie Posting and Its Impact

Calorie Posting and Its Impact

Researchers find that posting calories in restaurants decreases calories per purchase.

11th Circuit Finds Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate Unconstitutional

11th Circuit Finds Affordable Care Act’s Individual Mandate Unconstitutional

Decision splits circuits, sparking responses from presidential candidates.

11th Circuit Rejects Unlimited Power to Impose Federal Mandates

11th Circuit Rejects Unlimited Power to Impose Federal Mandates

The appeals court demonstrates why health insurance requirement is unconstitutional.