Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
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The Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy is one of the nation's preeminent journals focusing exclusively to health law and policy issues. We are committed to providing a scholarly forum for the interdisciplinary exploration of issues in health law and policy. We are proudly affiliated with the Health Law & Policy Institute at the University of Houston Law Center.
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
2w ago
Sidney Watson advocates for enhanced race and ethnicity data collection in Medicaid, highlighting its crucial role in identifying and addressing healthcare disparities, with insights from Michigan's successful initiatives ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
2w ago
Medha Makhlouf advocates for equitable charity care access for noncitizens, addressing systemic exclusions and urging reforms to ensure fair healthcare access regardless of immigration status ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
2w ago
Robert Field discusses Medicaid's administrative barriers and their impact on enrollment and access, highlighting recent legislative efforts to streamline processes and improve healthcare accessibility ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
2M ago
Kathleen Douglas-Rowald explores elder financial abuse via investment scams using a case study with a personal connection. She advocates for enhanced legal protections and reforms to safeguard seniors' assets ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
2M ago
Jacob Schurman discusses physician-assisted death's past, present, and future in the U.S. and abroad, highlighting the Supreme Court's stance, as well as recent updates to Oregon's Death with Dignity Act ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
2M ago
Ajita Hanel critiques the prior authorization process, emphasizing its detrimental effects on patient care and introduction of undue complexity. She urges reform that prioritizes patient well-being over cost containment ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
2M ago
Sara Golestaneh explores the U.S. cities' criminalization of homelessness, highlighting its history, adverse health impacts, and the push for humane solutions ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
6M ago
Hoffmann & Goodman argue that uncertainty regarding the legality of sex-based considerations in healthcare resource allocation will chill attempts to steward life-saving resources during public health emergencies ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
8M ago
Litigation during the COVID-19 pandemic made the CDC's authority to suspend cruise ship operations uncertain. Policymakers may wish to clarify the CDC’s ability to respond to public health emergencies ..read more
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
8M ago
For pregnant and parenting women, the consequences and harm stemming from substance abuse affects not only themselves but also their fetuses or living children, posing complex and highly individualized challenges ..read more