Vietnam’s Astonishing Success at Curbing COVID-19 Outbreaks
Decades-long efforts in Vietnam to improve local governance have kept recorded coronavirus cases low.
Brazil’s COVID-19 Response is Caught Between Denialism and Technocratic Hubris
Self-interested and apathetic policies by its executive made Brazil one of the most infected countries in the world.
Regulatory Uncertainty Over Emergency Powers in Switzerland
Democratic process and federalism concerns raise questions about the Swiss government’s COVID-19 policies.
COVID-19 and Access to Medical Care in the United States
Although Congress has failed to take big steps to ensure access to COVID-19 care, states are taking small but significant steps.
Rationing Scarce Medical Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic raises questions about how decision-makers should distribute medical resources.
Rescuing the European Economy from COVID-19
Political and constitutional constraints hinder the EU’s response to the economic crisis.
The Health-Sharing Duck
Health care sharing ministries seem similar to traditional health insurance, but they evade the scrutiny of federal and state regulators.
Increasing Organ Donation in the United States
Two proposed rules aim to improve the rate of organ donations in the United States.
FDA Announces Age Change for Tobacco Sales
Online announcement declares that new tobacco age restrictions are effective immediately.
Proposed Rule Seeks to Promote Value-Based Health Care
Federal regulators seek to expand safe harbors for provider care coordination arrangements.
Robotic Surgeries Need Regulatory Attention
Lawyers and regulators are concerned about the lack of regulations for the use of robotic technology in surgeries.
Challenges in Implementing Brazil’s Universal Health Care
Brazil has recently made efforts to streamline the introduction and distribution of drugs.