Judge Suspends Rules Expanding Exemptions to the Contraceptive Mandate
National injunction stops corporations from claiming religious or moral exemptions to birth control coverage.
New Approach to Affordable Care Act Waivers Causes Controversy
The Trump Administration encourages states to use “innovation waivers” to find new ways to lower costs.
Deregulatory Realities and Illusions
President Trump’s claims that deregulation has greatly helped the economy are exaggerated.
Cities on the Forefront of Public Health Regulation
Scholar examines ways that local governments are combating issues like obesity and asthma.
Curbing Prescription Opioid Abuse Through Insurance Regulation
New study shows regulators have overlooked insurers in tackling the opioid epidemic.
Does the Administrative State Threaten U.S. Democracy?
Panel focuses on claims of potential dangers from growth in government agencies.
Why Cabinet Secretaries Should Not Threaten Members of Congress
Basic principles of American government limit the political role of administrative agencies in legislative debates.
Justifying Health Insurance
Scholar describes how the philosophy and economics underlying insurance policies can guide current debates.
The Unhealthy Return to Individual Responsibility in Health Policy
The Republicans’ ACA replacement plan espouses individual responsibility—a naïve and ill-advised approach to healthcare reform.
When the Health Care Market Cannot Regulate Itself
Vermont moves to an all-payer system in regulating prices for health care services.
Second Presidential Debate Sees Personal Attacks Interrupted by Occasional Policy
Important policy revelations emerged during Sunday night’s heated debate.
Hillary Clinton Rallies West Philadelphians to Register and Vote
The Democratic candidate for President shares her platform and voter mobilization goals.