Laura Vaingard

A significant event held at Parliament House in Canberra saw nine of Australia’s largest nursing and midwifery organizations coming together to advocate for urgent primary healthcare reform, underlining the critical role that nurses and midwives play in the healthcare system. These organizations emphasized the need to empower these professionals t

The City Council of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, has taken a bold step by passing a resolution that declares the city a "safe haven" for gender-affirming health care. This move comes in response to an increasingly hostile state environment for transgender individuals, marked by restrictive legislation and negative political rhetoric. The

Government intervention in the health care sector, particularly through price regulation, has long been a contentious issue. While the intent behind such regulations is often to make health care more affordable and accessible, the reality is that these measures frequently lead to market distortions and unintended negative consequences. This

The regulation and rapid expansion of health profession schools in Somalia have been significant in addressing the country’s complex socio-political landscape, especially in terms of improving health services. The article examines the evolution of health professions education in Somalia, identifying key challenges and opportunities, and offers p

In recent years, healthcare reform has been a pivotal issue in addressing various disparities within the system, particularly in rural health. Rural areas often face unique healthcare challenges that are not as prevalent in urban settings, including limited access to medical services, staff shortages, and lack of advanced medical technology. This

Governor John Carney of Delaware has recently signed into law a series of legislative measures designed to secure and stabilize the state’s retiree health care benefits. These measures, recommended by the Retiree Healthcare Benefits Advisory Subcommittee (RHBAS), aim to address the growing liabilities related to retiree health care while s

Mental health care services for women veterans have been an under-addressed concern, despite the increasing numbers of women serving in the armed forces. Recently, however, the introduction of Senate Bill S. 5210, led by Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Chairman Sen. Jon Tester, aims to bring significant improvements to the quality and scope of m

As the healthcare sector increasingly becomes a prime target for cyberattacks, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more urgent. Recently, Senators Ron Wyden and Mark Warner introduced the Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, a bill poised to establish mandatory cybersecurity standards across healthcare

In the run-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election, healthcare reform is poised to be one of the most consequential yet under-discussed issues on the national stage. While hot-button topics like abortion and reproductive rights often capture the headlines, other critical aspects of healthcare policy, particularly those pertaining to Medicare and

The Health Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has responded to the proposed Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability rule (HTI-2). Published on August 5 by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP) and the Office of the National Coordinator