GAO Report Finds Excess Spending in Medicare
GAO urges changes to payment formula for certain Medicare plans.
Shifting OSHA’s Priorities to Protect Public Health
Agency needs “wake-up call” on chemical hazards, says PPR’s Adam Finkel.
Proposed Rule Imposes Spending Ratio on Insurers in Medicare Contracts
Rule would establish minimum health care spending requirements for some Medicare plans.
Updating OSHA Inspection Policies
Using predictive targeting could better identify firms with the biggest risks to workers.
NYC “Soda Ban” Overturned: An Analysis of the Opinion
Judge finds that the rule’s loopholes make it arbitrary and capricious.
Protecting Children from Bioterrorism and Biomedical Research
Bioethics Commission weighs in on ethical ways to test anthrax vaccines on children.
USDA Takes Tough Stance on Nutrition Program Fraud
Proposed rule aims to reduce retailer fraud in nutrition program.
FDA Convenes Public Meeting on Proposed Food Safety Rules
Industry lobbyists and safety advocates testify to the benefits and burdens of two major proposed rules.
Horse Meat Scandal Turns into Food Safety Crisis
Why country-of-origin-labeling is not the right solution.
Improving Insurance Decision Making
Insurance, if better understood, holds great promise for businesses, consumers, and more.
New Proposal to Cut Red Tape for Rural Health Care Facilities
Proposed rule aims to eliminate excessively burdensome Medicare regulations.