The "Treaty Principles Bill," introduced into the New Zealand Parliament on 7 November 2024, proposes a radical reinterpretation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (The Treaty of Waitangi). This Bill intends to redefine the principles of the Treaty, potentially altering decades of established law
The recent legislative and regulatory changes in telehealth have introduced significant updates that impact both healthcare providers and patients. These modifications aim to extend the flexibilities originally introduced during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), ensuring the continued
The recent bipartisan agreement reached by legislators to fund the federal government includes significant provisions impacting healthcare. This stopgap funding bill, released on a Tuesday, primarily focuses on healthcare reforms, particularly targeting the role and business practices of pharmacy
As 2024 draws to a close, the impending expiration of telehealth flexibilities looms, potentially reversing transformative changes made during the COVID-19 pandemic. These adjustments significantly expanded telehealth capabilities, especially within the Medicare system, and their lapse could result
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have made a significant decision to extend telehealth prescribing for controlled drugs through December 2025. Given the increasing reliance on remote healthcare options, this move indicates a growing
The ongoing debate surrounding Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for transgender minors has sparked significant controversy and concern. At the heart of this issue is the right of teenagers to access medical interventions such as puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries designed
