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Health Law & Policy Brief

The Health Law & Policy Brief is an online publication run by law students at American University Washington College of Law. Founded in 2007, the Health Law & Policy Brief publishes articles on a wide array of cutting-edge topics in health law. Such topics include health care compliance, fraud and abuse enforcement, health insurance payment and reimbursement issues, intellectual property issues, international human rights issues, FDA initiatives and policies, and a host of other matters. Beginning with a staff of just five, the Health Law & Policy Brief now boasts over twenty members and nearly 1,500 readers.


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Equal Access for All: Tackling Health Disparities Faced by People with Disabilities

Sarah ElliottNov 25, 2024
Health inequities affecting people with disabilities remain a persistent and often overlooked issue within the U.S. healthcare system. Despite efforts to make healthcare more inclusive, provider biases and financial challenges continue to prevent millions from receiving equitable care. With recent policy pushes for broader health equity, now is the time […]
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The Future of Vaccines Under Trump 

Mina ShahinfarNov 24, 2024
As Donald Trump prepares to take office in 2025, public health and policies are expected to shift significantly, particularly around vaccine policy. The Trump Administration, coupled with the appointment of prominent vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, suggests a potential […]
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PBMs: “Pharmacy Benefit Managers” or “Profits Beyond Measure”

Seth BilbreyNov 24, 2024
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (“PBMs”) have come under intense scrutiny recently. A recent report by the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) noted that PBMs are profiting “at the expense of patients.” However, before discussing the recent scrutiny of PBMs, it is important to understand what role PBMs play in the overall United States healthcare […]
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Negligent Mismanagement of Detox in Jails & Prisons: A Need for Change

Angelica WarsawNov 24, 2024
Among the thousands of federal, state, local, and tribal criminal legal systems in the United States, there are over 1.9 million people in prisons, jails, detention centers, etc. Within that population, an estimated 65 percent of individuals meet the criteria for an active substance use disorder (SUD). The Prison Policy Initiative estimates that in jails, less […]
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The Future of Contraceptive Coverage Remains Unknown

Veronica WalshNov 24, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration recently proposed a rule expanding contraceptive coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Nearly 50 million Americans utilize the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace for affordable healthcare insurance. The Affordable Care Act also protects over 100 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. On average, American families who use the Marketplace to acquire healthcare coverage save $800 […]