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.
GOP-Backed HSAs Fund Saunas but Not Insurance Premiums
Public Policy GOP-Backed HSAs Fund Saunas but Not Insurance Premiums

In a nation where health care costs continue to climb at an alarming rate, a contentious debate has erupted over the role of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) as a potential lifeline for millions of Americans struggling with Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans. With enhanced subsidies for ACA

Is Hoover's Healthcare Project Rewriting State Rules?
Public Policy Is Hoover's Healthcare Project Rewriting State Rules?

Unpacking the Riverwalk Health and Wellness Project: A Bold Vision in Hoover Imagine a cityscape where an abandoned corporate tower transforms into a beacon of healthcare innovation, reshaping how an entire community accesses medical services. This vision is becoming reality in Hoover, Alabama,

How Can Free Markets Solve Rural Oklahoma's Healthcare Crisis?
Public Policy How Can Free Markets Solve Rural Oklahoma's Healthcare Crisis?

Imagine a small town in rural Oklahoma where the nearest hospital is over an hour away, the local pharmacy shuttered its doors years ago, and finding a doctor feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. This scenario isn’t a hypothetical; it’s the stark reality for nearly one-third of Okl

How Is Trump Pushing Higher Drug Prices in U.K. Trade Deal?
Public Policy How Is Trump Pushing Higher Drug Prices in U.K. Trade Deal?

Imagine a world where the cost of life-saving medications becomes a bargaining chip in international trade negotiations, reshaping how nations balance healthcare access with economic leverage. This scenario is unfolding right now as the United States, under the Trump administration, forges a

Can Mark Cuban Fix the U.S. Healthcare Cost Crisis?
Public Policy Can Mark Cuban Fix the U.S. Healthcare Cost Crisis?

A Staggering Burden on Americans Imagine a system so tangled and costly that it drains the wallets of millions while failing to deliver equitable care—a system where a single hospital visit can lead to financial ruin. This is the harsh reality of the U.S. healthcare industry today, a behemoth m

Can Advanced Practice Providers Solve the Investigator Shortage?
Public Policy Can Advanced Practice Providers Solve the Investigator Shortage?

Picture a rural clinic in South Carolina, where patients eagerly await access to cutting-edge clinical trials, only to find that the shortage of principal investigators stands as a formidable barrier between them and innovative treatments. This scene plays out across countless communities, where

TrumpRx GLP-1 Deal Cuts Costs, But Leaves Systemic Gaps
Public Policy TrumpRx GLP-1 Deal Cuts Costs, But Leaves Systemic Gaps

The sudden pairing of a government-run, direct-to-consumer channel with immediate Medicare coverage for obesity indications reshaped the GLP-1 market overnight, anchoring new price points that relieve patients today while exposing how much of the system still runs on opacity and uneven leverage.

Will Quebec’s Power Grab Fix Health Care—or Backfire?
Public Policy Will Quebec’s Power Grab Fix Health Care—or Backfire?

Quebec promised to fix access with a stroke of the pen, and in doing so it redrew the balance of power between government and physicians in a way Canada has rarely seen since medicare’s birth. The province’s new health law reset payment models, granted authorities the right to assign patients to pra

Can Medicare Advantage Reforms Protect Seniors and Savings?
Public Policy Can Medicare Advantage Reforms Protect Seniors and Savings?

In a striking move to address growing concerns over healthcare for older Americans, a group of 13 Democratic House Representatives has introduced a comprehensive package of eight bills aimed at reforming Medicare Advantage (MA) and strengthening traditional Medicare. Led by Representative Mark

How Can Legal Aid Transform Child Health in Upstate SC?
Public Policy How Can Legal Aid Transform Child Health in Upstate SC?

Addressing a Critical Need in Child Health In Upstate South Carolina, particularly in Spartanburg, Union, and Cherokee counties, a staggering number of children face health challenges rooted not just in medical conditions but also in the harsh realities of their environment. Social determinants

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