Administrative Changes that Decrease Transparency at HHS
Recent actions by HHS undermine the promises of transparency made by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Emergency Powers in Pandemic Response
Scholars discuss the government’s emergency powers during a pandemic.
Biden Administration Introduces New Rule Intended to Curb Obesity
New Rule Seeks to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage of Weight Loss Drugs.
Drilling Down on Loper Bright and Health Care Regulation
The Loper Bright decision leaves hundreds of pivotal health care regulations subject to litigation.
Regulatory Collaboration to Protect Public Health
Noah Aleshire, chief regulatory officer at the CDC, discusses the value of a collaborative and informed regulatory process.
How Factory Farming Could Cause the Next COVID-19
The CDC should recommend agricultural reforms to reduce pandemic risks caused by factory farms.
Last Federal Mask Mandate Standing
A federal judge rules CDC cannot require travelers to wear masks on airplanes or public transportation.
Masking Up Against Counterfeits
The CDC’s newest mask guidance raises concerns about the authenticity of KN95 and N95 masks on the market.
Accessibility Is Not Optional
COVID-19 vaccine distribution campaigns must prioritize compliance with disability laws.
Colleges Confronting COVID-19
Higher education faces unique challenges in preventing and responding to the pandemic.
Pandemic Strengthens Calls for Indigenous Data Sovereignty
A federal bill that would expand data access for tribal health providers may not satisfy Native communities.
In Air and Unmasked
CDC orders masks on domestic flights after airlines’ self-enforced mask mandates do not yield compliance.