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.

Market Competition Over Government Regulation in U.S. Health Care
Public Policy Market Competition Over Government Regulation in U.S. Health Care

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

November 1, 2024
Enhancing Health Professions Education and Regulation in Somalia
Public Policy Enhancing Health Professions Education and Regulation in Somalia

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

November 1, 2024
How Healthcare Reform is Addressing Rural Health Disparities
Public Policy How Healthcare Reform is Addressing Rural Health Disparities

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

October 31, 2024
Delaware Ensures Sustainable Retiree Health Care With New Laws
Public Policy Delaware Ensures Sustainable Retiree Health Care With New Laws

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

October 25, 2024
How Will Senate Bill S. 5210 Improve Mental Health for Women Veterans?
Public Policy How Will Senate Bill S. 5210 Improve Mental Health for Women Veterans?

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

October 23, 2024
Can New Legislation Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare?
Public Policy Can New Legislation Strengthen Cybersecurity in Healthcare?

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

October 23, 2024
What's at Stake for Health Care in the 2024 U.S. Elections?
Public Policy What's at Stake for Health Care in the 2024 U.S. Elections?

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

October 10, 2024
HIMSS Calls for Careful Implementation of New Health IT Standards
Public Policy HIMSS Calls for Careful Implementation of New Health IT Standards

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

October 9, 2024
CareClinics Partners with HIMSS to Revolutionize Digital Healthcare
Public Policy CareClinics Partners with HIMSS to Revolutionize Digital Healthcare

In a groundbreaking move to usher in an era of digital healthcare transformation, CareClinics, a leading primary care clinic network in Malaysia, has partnered with the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). This strategic collaboration marks a significant step toward creating a technologically advanced healthcare ecosystem

September 18, 2024
Tajikistan's Health Revolution: Achieving UHC Through Strong PHC
Public Policy Tajikistan's Health Revolution: Achieving UHC Through Strong PHC

In the mountainous landscape of Tajikistan, a transformative journey in healthcare has steadily gained momentum, fundamentally altering the nation's health outcomes and laying the foundation for Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This monumental shift centers around the adoption of a Primary Health Care (PHC) system, which has dramatically

September 10, 2024
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