Articles by Richard Feldman

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the new secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, inexplicably advances conspiracy theories, falsehoods, and disinformation on public health issues. He legitimizes fringe perspectives…

Primarily due to the Affordable Care Act, the United States has made great progress in expanding health insurance coverage. The uninsured rate is at an historic low of 7.7 percent….

This Indiana legislative session was relatively light in the number of health-related bills actively considered, yet several held significant importance. Concerns over a potential budget shortfall influenced the session. The…

In the short time since President Trump began his second term, there has been a rapid-fire barrage of executive orders conducted in a chaotic and reckless manner, creating anxiety, confusion,…

In various state health-ranking reports, Indiana is consistently among the unhealthiest states on most any measure including chronic disease, overall health, and life expectancy. According to the American Lung Association,…

Immunization rates are falling. Vaccine disinformation, uncertainty, and skepticism seem to be at historic highs, extending from the COVID-19 vaccine to questioning the value and safety of other routine vaccinations….

State Senator Tyler Johnson has again authored a bill in the Indiana General Assembly that would put some reins on “prior authorization” for medical services and prescriptions by insurance entities….

Once again, this legislative session, advanced practice registered nurses (nurse practitioners) will continue their quest to gain “full practice authority,” commonly referred to as “independent practice.” Currently, Indiana law requires…

This column neither supports or opposes abortion rights. It focuses solely on the adverse unintended consequences of restrictive state abortion laws and their exceptions affecting obstetrical practice. Most laws have…