The Future of Vaccines Under Trump 

Mina Shahinfar Nov 24, 2024 3 min read
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 […]

PBMs: “Pharmacy Benefit Managers” or “Profits Beyond Measure”

Seth Bilbrey Nov 24, 2024 4 min read
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 […]

Negligent Mismanagement of Detox in Jails & Prisons: A Need for Change

Angelica Warsaw Nov 24, 2024 4 min read
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 […]

The Future of Contraceptive Coverage Remains Unknown

Veronica Walsh Nov 24, 2024 3 min read
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 […]

The Expanding Involvement of Private Equity in Healthcare: A Mounting Concern for Quality, Cost, and Patient Welfare

Paige Buckley Nov 24, 2024 4 min read
Over the last decade, private equity (PE) investment in healthcare has surged, impacting everything from small, private physician practices to major hospital systems. In fact, PE buyouts of physician practices increased by six times from 2012 to 2021. PE’s business model is designed for swift financial returns, with major profits only realized upon […]