Public Health Law Blog Archive

An estimated 70 to 90 percent of formerly incarcerated adults are uninsured and lack access to necessary health services, leading to higher reincarceration rates and significantly worse health outcomes. Programs can help eligible individuals enroll in Medicaid to receive access to the care they need.

With so many kids engaged, youth sports present a unique opportunity for public health to include our youngest generation in valuing and prioritizing health.

New Mexico's proposed motorcycle helmet law and the question of invidual choice and responsibility in public health.

The vast majority of existing data that assesses the effectiveness and safety of drugs, biologics, and medical devices has never been shared with the public in any fashion. The disclosure of detailed clinical trial data would allow independent researchers to review and verify a product’s safety and efficacy, both good and bad.