Public Policy

Is Connecticut Ready to Tackle Private Equity in Healthcare?
Public Policy Is Connecticut Ready to Tackle Private Equity in Healthcare?

Connecticut lawmakers are increasingly concerned about the influence of private equity in the state's healthcare system. The recent bankruptcy filing by Prospect Medical Holdings (PMH) has intensified the push for better regulation, as PMH, funded by private equity, owns Waterbury Hospital,

Is Reform the Key to a Fairer and Freer Healthcare Market?
Public Policy Is Reform the Key to a Fairer and Freer Healthcare Market?

The healthcare system in the United States is a complex and often contentious topic. Recent events have brought to light the frustrations many people feel toward health insurance companies, particularly regarding the denial of healthcare claims. However, rather than resorting to violence or

IJN Achieves Stage 6 in HIMSS EMRAM, Pioneering Digital Healthcare in Malaysia
Public Policy IJN Achieves Stage 6 in HIMSS EMRAM, Pioneering Digital Healthcare in Malaysia

Institut Jantung Negara (National Heart Institute, IJN) in Malaysia has recently achieved a significant milestone by being validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model (EMRAM). This accomplishment marks the first time a hospital in Malaysia has reached this level of

Reforming Taiwan’s NHI: Ending Suspension Mechanism for Fair Access
Public Policy Reforming Taiwan’s NHI: Ending Suspension Mechanism for Fair Access

Taiwan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) system, widely recognized as a leading model for universal healthcare, is currently undergoing significant reforms. This transformation follows a pivotal 2022 Constitutional Court ruling that deemed the existing suspension-and-resumption mechanism u

How Are California's 2025 Health Laws Protecting Vulnerable Groups?
Public Policy How Are California's 2025 Health Laws Protecting Vulnerable Groups?

California has launched a wave of legislative changes in 2025, aimed at providing robust protections for vulnerable groups, improving the quality of health care, and enhancing regulation of industries that affect public health and welfare. These well-thought-out laws are a testament to the state’s c

Can Big Data and AI Transform the U.S. Healthcare System?
Public Policy Can Big Data and AI Transform the U.S. Healthcare System?

The recent Supreme Court decision overruling Chevron deference has created a significant impact across numerous industries, including healthcare. This ruling has stripped some of the latitude and autonomy that federal agencies previously had to define, interpret, and enforce regulations. As a

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