Origins of Medical Innovation
November 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Individual inventors and scientists involved in the early stages of medical technology development play an important role in medical innovation.
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Faces of Public Health: Fern Goodhart
April 5, 2013 | New Public Health Post
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is currently accepting applications through April 8 for the association’s one-year Public Health Fellowship in Government.
How will the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Affect Seniors?
July 1, 2010 | Report
The most common question people have about health reform is “How will I be affected?” The answer, of course, depends on the individual, as different demographic groups will be affected very differently. This series of brief reports funded by the Rob ...
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows
February 16, 2012 | Program Result Report
The RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program awards six fellowships per year to mid-career health professionals and behavioral and social scientists with an interest in health to take part in the health policy process at the federal level.
Secondary Patenting of Branded Pharmaceuticals
October 10, 2012 | Journal Article
This article examines how secondary patents can extend market exclusivity and thus delay generic competition.
The Food and Drug Administration Has The Legal Basis to Restrict Promotion of Flawed Comparative Effectiveness Research
October 8, 2012 | Journal Article
Under FDA policy, communications by prescription drug manufacturers must be backed by “substantial evidence” from “adequate and well-controlled investigations.” But numerous exceptions permit manufacturer promotion based on data other than randomized trials.
User Fees and Beyond
October 4, 2012 | Journal Article
This perspective examines the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA) of 2012.
Joint Use Agreements Creating Opportunities for Physical Activity
February 1, 2012 | Story
A joint use agreement is “a formal agreement between two separate government entities—often a school and a city or county—setting forth the terms and conditions for shared use of public property or facilities. For example, city governments can contr ...
Statistical Security for Social Security
August 1, 2012 | Journal Article
The financial health of the U.S. Social Security program, which includes benefits for elderly and disabled persons, is an ongoing hot political, social, economic and policy issue. The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates various social, bi ...
lmpact of FDA Drug Risk Communications on Health Care Utilization and Health Behaviors
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Drug risks are often found after market approval. This article reviews prior literature on how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) communicates risks to the general public and providers, and its impact on drug utilization, health outcomes, a ...