Statutory Construction of Four Key Words to Decide the Fate of the Affordable Care Act
What does it mean for a health insurance exchange to be “established by the state?”
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Articles examining health law issues.
Teeth Whitening Case a Win for Non-Dentists
The U.S. Supreme Court affirmed a Fourth Circuit case allowing business owners to offer teeth whitening services without a dentistry license.
Gay conversion therapy and the implications of Ferguson v. JONAH
Are state bans on services claiming to “cure” homosexuality through religious therapy constitutional?
Affordable Care Act Subsidies Under Attack
If the Supreme Court rules against the ACA’s subsidies in King v. Burwell, many Americans could lose their health insurance.
U.S. Supreme Court Prepares To Hear Another Challenge to the Affordable Care Act
Tension in statutory language is evident between the Affordable Care Act and the Internal Revenue Service Regulations.
I Will Always Love You: The Importance of Advance Directives
Bobbi Kristina Brown’s fight for life on a ventilator adds to the list of stories highlighting the need for all adults to execute advance directives.
House of Commons Approves Exception to Ban on Human Genetic Modification
If the House of Lords votes in favor of the law, the UK will be the first country to allow the creation of a “three-parent baby.”
States divided on allowing exemptions for vaccination requirements
While legislators in New York are pushing to create a philosophical exemption to vaccination requirements, legislators in other states are moving to narrow similar personal belief exemptions.
The Choice is Not Always Yours: A Minor’s Right to Make Medical Decisions
The Connecticut Supreme Court has removed a teenager from her home and forced her to undergo cancer treatment.
States disagree on abortion access laws
While sixteen states enacted additional restrictions on abortion in 2014, seventeen states increased access to contraceptives and abortion services.
Flu Epidemic Leads to Mandatory Vaccinations
With cases of the flu reaching epidemic levels this season, both public and private entities have begun to mandate flu vaccination.
Judges find constitutional flaws in NC abortion law
The law compelling doctors to describe ultrasound images to patients unconstitutionally infringed upon their free speech rights.
Forced ultrasound provision in NC abortion law struck down
Women seeking abortions will no longer be required to undergo an ultrasounds, but other restrictions will remain in place.
Working While Pregnant: What Accommodations Must Be Made for Pregnant Workers?
The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide whether employers must provide special accommodations for pregnant employees.
Ebola: To quarantine or not to quarantine?
Government officials must balance individual rights with public health when deciding whether to impose quarantines.