HEALTH POLICIES, ANALYSIS, AND RESOURCES
The Health Policy Domain tracks and reports on policies that deal with women’s health, the Affordable Care Act, Head Start, child care and child support services, the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and federal food and drug policy. This domain tracks policies emanating from the White House, the department of Health and Human Services, the US Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Latest Health & Gender Posts
New Changes to Health Care Rights Law Threaten Transgender and Nonbinary Communities
Brief #57—Health Policy
By Taylor J Smith
Trump Administration Proposes New Faith-Based Protections for Health-care Providers
Brief #56—Healthcare
By Taylor J Smith
Fetal Heartbeat Bills are Mounting Against Women’s Reproductive Rights
Brief #36—Health
By Taylor J Smith
2020 Budget Proposal Slashes Funding for Medicaid and Medicare
Brief #54—Healthcare
By Taylor J Smith
In early March, the Trump administration announced the 2020 budget proposal with controversial cuts.
EPA Finally Vows to Regulate Cancer Causing Toxins
Brief #53—Health
By Taylor J Smith
After persistent national outcry, the EPA has announced it will regulate a group of long-lasting chemicals, called polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which have been linked to reproductive and developmental, liver and kidney, and immunological effects.
Judge Rules HIV Status is Not an Exclusionary Factor in the Ability to Serve
Brief #51—Health Policy A federal judge put a stop to the recent attacks on military members, referred to as the “Deploy or Get Out” ;policy. This policy , sponsored by the former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, effectively mandated that any military personnel who were...
The Trump Administration Tries to Further Limit Women’s Reproductive Rights
Brief #52—Health Policy The Trump administration made another calculated move in the war on Planned Parenthood and women’s reproductive rights late last month. Under this new policy provided by Trump and Pence, massive changes to Title X, the federal program that...
The Supreme Court Stands Tall for Reproductive Rights
Brief #50—Health Policy Last week, the Supreme Court took a stand against limiting reproductive rights in a recent ruling. The Court blocked a Louisiana law, in a 5-4 vote, that would have limited access to abortions in the state by only allowing one doctor in one...
Say Goodbye to Surprise Medical Bills! Well, Not Entirely
Brief #48—Health Policy Summary Donald Trump and his administration have taken proactive steps to solve the nationwide issue of surprise hospital fees. Starting this month, Trump has mandated that hospitals publicly reveal prices for their services. These online...