Derek Hainy

Derek Hainy

Healthcare Regulation Expert
Derek Hainy is a public policy expert specializing in healthcare regulation. He provides insightful analysis of the latest regulatory changes affecting healthcare providers. Focusing on compliance, Derek helps medical professionals navigate healthcare laws, requirements, and reforms. He also covers the future of healthcare data privacy regulations and the regulatory landscape for telehealth services. 
FDA Approves 5-Minute Injection for Lung Cancer
Public Policy FDA Approves 5-Minute Injection for Lung Cancer

The landscape of oncology care has been profoundly altered by an approval that transforms a multi-hour intravenous commitment into a brief, five-minute subcutaneous injection for certain lung cancer patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given its consent to RYBREVANT FASPRO™, a n

Senate Fails to Prevent ACA Premium Hikes for Millions
Public Policy Senate Fails to Prevent ACA Premium Hikes for Millions

The financial stability of millions of American households now hangs precariously in the balance following a congressional stalemate that promises to trigger a severe healthcare affordability crisis. Without legislative intervention, a critical support system that has made health insurance

Non-Profit's Gene Therapy for Rare Disease Wins FDA Approval
Public Policy Non-Profit's Gene Therapy for Rare Disease Wins FDA Approval

In a landmark decision that redefines the boundaries of pharmaceutical innovation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has officially approved a groundbreaking gene therapy developed not by a corporate giant, but by an Italian non-profit foundation, offering a potential cure for a devastating

Why Is Healthcare Engagement a Design Problem?
Public Policy Why Is Healthcare Engagement a Design Problem?

In a world where consumer technology has mastered the art of holding our attention, the healthcare industry often struggles to get patients to even show up for an appointment. Faisal Zain, a veteran expert in medical technology and innovation, argues this isn't a failure of patient motivation,

Senate Bill Targets PBMs to Lower Drug Costs and Boost Transparency
Public Policy Senate Bill Targets PBMs to Lower Drug Costs and Boost Transparency

A Critical Moment for Drug Pricing Reform Imagine a healthcare system where the cost of life-saving medications is dictated not by production expenses or patient needs, but by hidden negotiations between powerful middlemen. This is the reality for millions of Americans grappling with soaring

New SNAP Work Rules Risk Food Access for Millions
Public Policy New SNAP Work Rules Risk Food Access for Millions

In the heart of Austin, Texas, Alejandro Santillan-Garcia, a 20-year-old who aged out of foster care, sits in a cramped apartment, his refrigerator nearly empty. Each day, he scours job listings, sends out applications, and walks miles to interviews without reliable transportation, yet steady work

Will Telehealth Waivers Survive the Post-Pandemic Era?
Public Policy Will Telehealth Waivers Survive the Post-Pandemic Era?

Imagine a world where a rural patient, miles from the nearest clinic, receives life-saving mental health support through a simple phone call, or a busy parent consults a doctor via video without leaving home. This isn’t a distant dream but a reality forged during the crucible of a global health c

Who Qualifies as 'Medically Frail' in Medicaid Rules?
Public Policy Who Qualifies as 'Medically Frail' in Medicaid Rules?

Imagine being one of the millions of Americans who depend on Medicaid for lifesaving healthcare, only to learn that new rules could strip that coverage away unless you prove you’re working—or prove you’re too sick to work. Set to take effect in 2027, these federal Medicaid work requirements mandate

Rosen Law Firm Alerts MOH Investors to Class Action Deadline
Public Policy Rosen Law Firm Alerts MOH Investors to Class Action Deadline

A swift sequence of disclosures, market reactions, and legal milestones shaped a clear chronology for investors who bought Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: MOH) securities in early to mid-2025 and then saw risk details emerge that allegedly cut against prior guidance and cost trend assumptions,

Will HSAs Replace ACA Credits in Health Care Reform?
Public Policy Will HSAs Replace ACA Credits in Health Care Reform?

As we dive into the complex world of health care reform, I’m thrilled to speak with Faisal Zain, a renowned expert in health policy with a deep understanding of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and innovative approaches to insurance markets. With the potential expiration of enhanced premium tax c

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