Articles by Richard Feldman

The Indiana General Assembly adjourned its 2023 session April 28. This session was marked with some important advancements along with some disappointments in medically-related legislation. Here is my take from…

Now more than ever, it is imperative to prevent unwanted, unintended pregnancies. Considering Indiana’s new abortion statute, women should have increased access to birth control measures. Preventing an unwanted pregnancy…

In 2022, the General Assembly enacted SEA 239. This is an important advancement in eliminating deceptive or confusing information regarding health care professionals provided in advertising, marketing, and promotional materials….

The advanced practice registered nurses (nurse practitioners) are again at the legislature seeking independent practice. Currently an APRN with prescription authority must have a collaborative relationship with a physician that…

Although marijuana has medical benefits, it is certainly not a harmless drug, especially for adolescents who can suffer long-term adverse consequences. Despite negative health effects, acceptance of medical and recreational…

A principal recommendation of the recent Governor’s Public Health Commission report is the urgent need to increase state funding of public health. It’s an essential component of their plan to…

In August 2021, Governor Eric Holcomb established the Governor’s Public Health Commission. The charge of the Commission was to analyze and advise state government on the current condition of Indiana’s…