Public Policy

Who Will Win the Race for a Safer Stroke Drug?
Public Policy Who Will Win the Race for a Safer Stroke Drug?

The quest for a safer method to prevent strokes has long been a paramount challenge in cardiovascular medicine, as current treatments often force a difficult trade-off between preventing blood clots and risking severe bleeding. In this high-stakes environment, a new class of anticoagulants known as

HHS Scraps Controversial 340B Drug Rebate Model
Public Policy HHS Scraps Controversial 340B Drug Rebate Model

I'm joined today by Faisal Zain, a leading expert in U.S. healthcare policy with deep insights into hospital finance and pharmaceutical pricing. We're here to unpack the recent, and for many, welcome decision by the Department of Health and Human Services to scrap its controversial 340B

Will a Dissolving Film Reshape ED Treatment?
Public Policy Will a Dissolving Film Reshape ED Treatment?

A New Dawn for Discretion in Men's Health The landscape of erectile dysfunction (ED) treatment has remained relatively unchanged for decades, dominated by oral tablets that have become household names. However, the recent FDA approval of Vybrique, the first and only oral dissolving film

Is Alberta's Bill 11 a Threat to Canadian Health Care?
Public Policy Is Alberta's Bill 11 a Threat to Canadian Health Care?

A single piece of provincial legislation, passed in the waning days of 2025, has ignited a firestorm of debate that stretches far beyond Alberta's borders, forcing a national conversation about the very soul of Canadian health care. Officially titled the Health Amendment Act, Bill 11 was

Is the Era of Opaque PBMs Coming to an End?
Public Policy Is the Era of Opaque PBMs Coming to an End?

For decades, the intricate and often bewildering system of prescription drug pricing in the United States has been orchestrated by powerful but little-understood intermediaries whose operations remained largely shielded from public and regulatory view. These entities, known as Pharmacy Benefit

Sint Maarten Boosts Patient Safety With New Medical Law
Public Policy Sint Maarten Boosts Patient Safety With New Medical Law

In a world where medical qualifications can cross borders with unprecedented ease, ensuring that every healthcare provider meets rigorous local standards becomes a critical foundation for patient trust and safety. The government of Sint Maarten is addressing this challenge head-on with a

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