The Problem with Regulating Combination Products
Unlike new drugs and devices, combination products may fall through the regulatory cracks.
Regulating Vaccination in the United States
Recent outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases fuel debate about vaccine policy.
Challenges in Implementing Brazil’s Universal Health Care
Brazil has recently made efforts to streamline the introduction and distribution of drugs.
How Ending an ACA Subsidy Was Worth its Weight in Silver
Court sides with insurance companies in cost-sharing subsidies class action despite their use of “silver loading.”
The Uncertainty of Regulating 3D Organ Printing
Policymakers around the world are determining how to apply existing regulations to 3D organ printing.
Relaxing Patient Privacy Laws to Tackle Substance Abuse
To fight opioid misuse, the U.S. government proposes expanding access to medical records on substance use.
Promoting Primary Care in Medicine
Experts suggest changing Medicare’s payment structure to encourage physicians to pursue primary care specialties.
The Regulatory Battle Over Safe Injection Sites
As the United States struggles with opioid addiction, litigation rages over medically supervised consumption facilities.
Is Health Care Price Transparency Key to Lowering Costs?
A proposed rule seeks to force hospitals to disclose secret prices negotiated with health insurance companies.
When it Comes to Federal Stem Cell Regulation, Less is More
FDA ought to promote stem cell therapy by easing up on regulation and its aggressive enforcement.