Laura Vaingard

Laura Vaingard

Public Policy Expert
Laura Vaingard offers insights on healthcare reform for public policy professionals,  suggesting various interventions government officials can implement nationally to alleviate poor healthcare practices. She advocates for healthcare reform for rural communities and expanded access to mental health services, while also discussing the economics of prescription drug pricing.
CVS Sues Tennessee Over Ban on PBM-Owned Pharmacies
Public Policy CVS Sues Tennessee Over Ban on PBM-Owned Pharmacies

The pharmaceutical landscape in the American South faces a historic legal confrontation as CVS Health challenges the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy over a legislative effort to dismantle the vertically integrated model that has defined modern prescription delivery. At the center of this storm is the

How Will Regional Governance Modernize Moroccan Healthcare?
Care How Will Regional Governance Modernize Moroccan Healthcare?

The Kingdom of Morocco has implemented a monumental shift in its national medical strategy to address systemic inequities and improve the quality of clinical care for its diverse population. At the heart of this transformation lies Framework Law 06-22, a legislative cornerstone designed to replace

Oregon’s Healthcare Oversight Law Fails to Protect Patients
Care Oregon’s Healthcare Oversight Law Fails to Protect Patients

The groundbreaking legislation that Oregon enacted in 2021 was supposed to serve as a robust bulwark against the unchecked expansion of corporate healthcare conglomerates that prioritize profit over local medical accessibility. By granting the Oregon Health Authority the specific power to review

Can Licensing Reform Solve California’s Physician Shortage?
Care Can Licensing Reform Solve California’s Physician Shortage?

The sheer number of patients waiting months for a basic primary care appointment across California highlights a systemic failure that traditional medical training pipelines have struggled to address. For years, the Golden State has faced a mounting crisis where rural communities and urban

ISSCR Recommends Stem Cell Models for FDA Drug Discovery
Data and Information ISSCR Recommends Stem Cell Models for FDA Drug Discovery

The pharmaceutical industry is currently witnessing a tectonic shift as traditional animal-based testing models are being supplemented, and in some cases replaced, by sophisticated human-centric technologies. The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Consortium on Advanced Stem

Can Medicare Reform Stop Healthcare Consolidation?
Care Can Medicare Reform Stop Healthcare Consolidation?

The rapid disappearance of independent medical practices across the United States has reached a critical tipping point as the federal government struggles to align Medicare reimbursement rates with the actual economic costs of modern healthcare delivery. For many years, the physician fee schedule

How Is Sharjah Reforming Healthcare and Fiscal Policies?
Public Policy How Is Sharjah Reforming Healthcare and Fiscal Policies?

The rapid evolution of urban governance in the Middle East is perhaps nowhere more visible than in Sharjah, where a sophisticated blend of legislative rigor and financial transparency is currently redefining the relationship between the state and its residents. While many global metropolitan areas

How Will Delaware’s Senate Bill 1 Reform Healthcare Costs?
Care How Will Delaware’s Senate Bill 1 Reform Healthcare Costs?

Delaware is currently grappling with a significant fiscal challenge as its healthcare expenditures have climbed to become some of the highest in the nation, threatening the economic stability of both families and state budgets. To combat this rising tide of expenses, the state legislature has

FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Cullinan AML Therapy
Public Policy FDA Grants Orphan Drug Status to Cullinan AML Therapy

The landscape of hematological oncology is witnessing a significant shift as specialized immunotherapies begin to address the most resilient forms of blood cancer. Acute myeloid leukemia remains a formidable challenge for clinicians, particularly when patients experience a relapse or prove

Will New Reforms Destabilize Zimbabwe’s Healthcare?
Care Will New Reforms Destabilize Zimbabwe’s Healthcare?

The delicate equilibrium of Zimbabwe’s private healthcare sector currently faces an existential challenge as the government pushes forward with sweeping amendments to Statutory Instrument 330. This legislative maneuver has ignited a fierce debate between state policymakers and a coalition of p

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