Category: Wendy Mariner

NYC’s failed cap on sugary drinks prompts soul-searching

April 4th, 2013 in 2013, George Annas, Los Angeles Times, Newsmakers, School of Law, School of Public Health, Wendy Mariner 0 comments

mariner_6689_white_65wannas11-150x150Los Angeles Times
Wendy Mariner, School of Public Health, School of Law
George Annas, School of Public Health

After any military operation, participants huddle for what’s called a hot wash: an early after-action review that explores what went wrong — or right– in an effort to glean lessons for future operations…

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“Agencies that overstep their bounds or adopt rules that are intrusive or just plain silly invite backlash, which can make effective public health regulation impossible. They make fools of themselves and heroes of the opponents of public health.”

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By Jo Breiner

What Went Wrong With The Supreme Court And The Health Law?

April 5th, 2012 in George Annas, Leonard Gantz, Newsmakers, School of Public Health, Wendy Mariner 0 comments

WBUR “CommonHealth”
Leonard Gantz, School of Public Health
George Annas, School of Public Health
Wendy Mariner, School of Public Health

Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments regarding, among other topics, the individual mandate provision of Affordable Care Act…

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By Jo Breiner

Wendy Mariner On The Supreme Court Health Reform Arguments: The Anti-Injunction Act

March 27th, 2012 in Newsmakers, School of Public Health, Wendy Mariner 0 comments

Health Affairs Blog
Wendy Mariner, School of Public Health

If comments by the Justices of the United States Supreme Court are any indication of their likely decision, then the Court seems ready to decide whether the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) minimum coverage provision (also known as the individual mandate) is constitutional…

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By Jo Breiner