view article - Lessons from the Tea Party 02.09.2017 view article - Lessons from the Tea Party Health Equity Lessons from the Tea Party Supporters of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are in a tough position. The recent Women’s March in Washington D.C. and in cities around world is a great parallel for how the Tea Party was launched. Many people are asking what they do now that they are home from the march. Look to the Tea Party. Editor David K. Jones
view article - Re-examining Medical School 02.07.2017 view article - Re-examining Medical School Health Equity Re-examining Medical School To best serve the evolving needs of patients and communities, medical education should include public health and prevention in the curriculum, thereby addressing social accountability of medical schools. Guest Author Kelly Thibert
view article - Let's Not Panic About the Vaccine Commission Just Yet 01.23.2017 view article - Let's Not Panic About the Vaccine Commission Just Yet Health Equity Let's Not Panic About the Vaccine Commission Just Yet While talk of vaccine safety commissions is concerning to those who believe that vaccines are both safe and effective, here are some reasons not to panic. Guest Author Denise Lillvis
view article - Lessons from 1993 01.20.2017 view article - Lessons from 1993 Health Equity Lessons from 1993 I am more optimistic about the ACA's fate than at any time since November 9th. The current fight feels more like 1993 when Clinton failed than 2009 when Obama succeeded. Editor David K. Jones
view article - Put People and Prevention Ahead of Politics 01.19.2017 view article - Put People and Prevention Ahead of Politics Health Equity Policy Put People and Prevention Ahead of Politics We're pleased to publish the winning essay in PHP's first essay contest "Dear Paul Ryan..." Congratulations and thank you to all the students who submitted essays! Guest Author Paul Shafer
view article - Making a Case for a Public Option 01.18.2017 view article - Making a Case for a Public Option Health Equity Policy Making a Case for a Public Option The second of three essays chosen in PHP’s first essay contest “Dear Paul Ryan…” Guest Author Emily Dore
view article - US Public Health Emergencies: Maternal Mortality and Gun Violence 01.17.2017 view article - US Public Health Emergencies: Maternal Mortality and Gun Violence Health Equity US Public Health Emergencies: Maternal Mortality and Gun Violence The first of three essays chosen in PHP’s first essay contest “Dear Paul Ryan…” Guest Author Katie Plampton
view article - Reproductive Justice: What It Means and Why It Matters (Now, More Than Ever) 01.16.2017 view article - Reproductive Justice: What It Means and Why It Matters (Now, More Than Ever) Sexual & Reproductive Health Abortion Reproductive Justice: What It Means and Why It Matters (Now, More Than Ever) People may think reproductive justice is synonymous with reproductive rights, but the two are distinctly and philosophically different. Guest Authors Osub Ahmed, Christy M. Gamble
view article - Accelerating 21st Century Cures 01.10.2017 view article - Accelerating 21st Century Cures Health Equity Policy Accelerating 21st Century Cures Robert K. Coughlin of MassBio on why a new law, commonly referred to as 21st Century Cures, will have real and positive impact. Guest Author Robert K. Coughlin