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.
Morocco's Health Reform Ambitions Drive Socio-Economic Growth
Public Policy Morocco's Health Reform Ambitions Drive Socio-Economic Growth

Amid the intricate landscape of global healthcare challenges, Morocco emerges with an ambitious health reform that aims to catalyze its socio-economic growth. The North African country is navigating these reforms to revamp its national health system, targeting systemic issues such as governance

Are Non-Medical Educators Unfairly Treated in Medical Colleges?
Public Policy Are Non-Medical Educators Unfairly Treated in Medical Colleges?

In recent years, the landscape of medical education in India has become a battleground for educators from diverse academic backgrounds seeking equality in their professional rights and opportunities. As regulations evolve, non-medical faculty with MSc and PhD qualifications find themselves at the

Unlocking AI's True Potential in Healthcare Transformation
Public Policy Unlocking AI's True Potential in Healthcare Transformation

This year, the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum marked a significant event that delved into the critical discourse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative force in the healthcare industry. With AI’s potential to revolutionize healthcare outcomes and operations, the Forum aimed to move b

Republican Megabill Threatens Medicaid and ACA Coverage
Public Policy Republican Megabill Threatens Medicaid and ACA Coverage

In today's interview, we have the privilege of speaking with Faisal Zain, a healthcare expert known for his work in medical technology and innovation in medical device manufacturing. With an impending Republican Megabill aiming to significantly impact federal health care spending, Zain’s i

GOP's New Strategy: Shrinking Medicaid Via Reconciliation
Public Policy GOP's New Strategy: Shrinking Medicaid Via Reconciliation

Behind the Curtain of Political Strategy In a bold political maneuver, the GOP has leveraged budget reconciliation—often a vehicle to increase health coverage—to potentially reduce Medicaid benefits. As debates intensify, healthcare stakeholders and political analysts are keenly aware of shifts tha

UAB Cancels Scholarship for Black Students Amid Federal Pressure
Public Policy UAB Cancels Scholarship for Black Students Amid Federal Pressure

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently faced significant changes as it decided to cancel a scholarship specifically designed for Black medical students. This decision comes in response to the Trump administration's scrutiny over race-based scholarship programs, despite the

B.C. Healthcare Crisis Demands Strategic Funding Reform
Public Policy B.C. Healthcare Crisis Demands Strategic Funding Reform

British Columbia's health-care system has been under significant scrutiny as residents increasingly voice their dissatisfaction with the prolonged wait times for medical services. Despite a substantial increase in healthcare spending, which saw a rise of $1.7 billion, bringing the projected

Conservative MLAs Demand Leadership Change in Kelowna Healthcare
Public Policy Conservative MLAs Demand Leadership Change in Kelowna Healthcare

A strong call for reform in Kelowna's healthcare system has emerged, driven by Conservative MLAs from Central Okanagan. The initiative, headed by Gavin Dew, Kristina Loewen, and Macklin McCall, highlights the critical need for a strategic overhaul in institutions like Kelowna General Hospital

Levita Magnetics Expands MARS System for Advanced Surgeries
Public Policy Levita Magnetics Expands MARS System for Advanced Surgeries

The landscape of surgical intervention is continuously evolving, and Levita Magnetics is at the forefront of this transformation with its recent expansion of the MARS (magnetic-assisted robotic surgery) system. With expanded FDA 510(k) clearance, MARS and its Magnetic Surgical System (MSS) are now

Is UK Reforming Medical Device Regulations for Better Safety?
Public Policy Is UK Reforming Medical Device Regulations for Better Safety?

The regulation of medical devices in Great Britain has undergone a substantial overhaul, marking a critical shift in the country's approach to healthcare technology and patient safety. This reform is led by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), which aims to align

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