Here’s a Politico article on the Tea Party’s failed attempt to prevent Obama’s health care reforms.
NY Soda Ban and Mississippi’s Reaction
Here’s an NPR clip on the soda ban case:
http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/174080041/n-y-judge-overturns-bloombergs-soda-ban
And Mississippi’s legislative reaction:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/03/12/174048623/mississippi-passes-anti-bloomberg-bill
In case you want to read an article instead of listening, here’s a Salt blog entry (NPR blog) on the state supreme court justice’s ruling …
Healthcare Reform Podcast
Listening is way more fun than reading! This 20 minute podcast (provided by the ABA Health Law Section) was created as a legislative update in 2010, but it gives a detailed, yet concise overview of the changes to come from …
My Genes are Your Intellectual Property?
Are genes patentable? SCOTUS will decide this question in the coming term. The decision has broad implications for the biotech industry, researchers and patients. The case linked below: Association for Molecular Pathology v. Myriad Genetics, Inc.
The ACLU and the …
Assuming the Risk? Required Labeling for Genetically Modified Foods
This major U.S. retailer now requires labeling of all genetically modified food sold in stores. I’m not partial to either side of the debate, but if there’s nothing wrong with genetically altered food why not let the public choose with …
Charles Lane: Medicare reform’s slow progress
Republicans and Democrats may never agree on how to administer our Medicare program. However, everyone (hopefully) agrees that fraud and waste are bad news. In recent years, the durable medical equipment (DMEPOS) business has been under attack, most recently for …
Higher Healthcare Costs for Young, Healthy Adults
Analysts warn that the Affordable Care Act may cause “rate shock” for young, healthy adults. As health insurers prepare to comply with new provisions of President Obama’s health-care law that go into effect this spring, they are predicting a sharp …
Feb 25 – Health Care Lobbyist Panel
Monday, February 25th McGeorge Health Law Association is planning on constructing a fabulous panel of health care lobbyists to talk to you about hot topics in health law (including the Affordable Care Act) and molding a career in lobbying. This …
Women to pay the price for living longer than men
New gender-distinct pricing will raise long term care rates for single women by as much as 40 percent begining in April.
America’s Baby Bust and the Effect on Social Security
An interesting article recently cited at a McGeorge panel concerning DOMA and Prop 8. Read about America’s falling birthrate and what it means for our aging population.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323375204578270053387770718.html?mod=googlenews_wsj…
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Home Health Aides
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10th Annual LSNC Valentine Run
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Health Care Lobbyists
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Older Smokers Priced Out of Obamacare?
