We are thrilled to announce the formation of Board 25 of the Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy. This group of talented individuals, with their demonstrated passion for health law and policy, will undoubtedly steer the Journal towards continued excellence. Led by the new Editor-in-Chief, Abel Chacko, Board 25 will be committed to fostering a space that continues to contribute to important conversations in health law and policy. With diverse backgrounds and experiences in the health industry and beyond, this team is prepared to address critical issues and advance insightful discussions pertaining to our healthcare system today. Congratulations to Board 25! #HoustonHLJ #WeareHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #healthlaw #UHLC #health #law #journal
Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
Book and Periodical Publishing
Houston, Texas 530 followers
A scholarly forum for the interdisciplinary exploration of the full range of issues in health law and policy.
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The Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy is one of the nation's preeminent peer-reviewed scholarly journals devoted to health law and policy issues.
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- Book and Periodical Publishing
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- 11-50 employees
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- Houston, Texas
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- Educational
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- 2001
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4604 Calhoun Rd
Houston, Texas 77004, US
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We are thrilled to welcome to the Journal our exceptional lineup of Candidates for the 2024-25 academic year! The Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy is dedicated to advancing crucial discussions at the intersection of health, law, and policy. With our new cohort of talented individuals, we look forward to the fresh perspectives and valuable insights they will contribute. Join us in congratulating our Candidates on their well-deserved selection! #houstonlaw #houstonhlj #UHLC #HealthLaw #HoustonHLJ #healthlaw #law #lawstudents
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Our Editor-in-Chief Abel Chacko, as well as our Editors Christopher Cabrera, and Sebastian Turet, all of incoming Board 25, were recently recognized at the 2024 Dean's Awards Ceremony. Abel Chacko was awarded 2nd place for the Ewer-Oren Health Law Writing Award for his work “Defending Healthcare Vertical Merger Challenges After the Release of 2023 Antitrust Merger Guidelines.” Christopher Cabrera was awarded the Dr. Alvin Goldstein Health Law Writing Scholarship for his work “Dispensing with ERISA Preemption: Regulating Pharmacy Markets to Ensure Access for Rural Communities.” Sebastian Turet was awarded the Phyllis Randolph Frye Writing Competition Award for his work “Fighting the Genital Panopticon: Two Proposed Solutions to Save Transgender Texans” Congratulations to our talented editors! 🎉 #WeareHoustonLaw #LawStudents #HealthLaw #houstonlaw #UHLC #HoustonHLJ #houstonhlj #law
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Last Friday the HJHLP hosted our annual banquet. This event brought together Journal members, alumni, and faculty advisors to celebrate the remarkable achievements of board 24 and to extend a warm welcome to board 25! Thank you to all those in attendance and to our sponsoring firms Norton Rose Fulbright and Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. for their support. #HJHLPBanquet #UHLC #LawStudents #HealthLaw #LegalExcellence
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We are beyond excited to announce this year’s group of student authors whose Comments have been selected for publication! Their writing will appear in our forthcoming 2024-2025 Journal issues. Congratulations to our talented authors on this amazing accomplishment!🎉 #houstonhlj #wearehoustonlaw #healthlaw #UHLC #houstonlaw
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Katie Douglas-Rowald sheds light on a disturbing trend through the poignant story of her grandfather, Nolan. A military-trained aerospace engineer who spent the majority of his career designing navigation systems for NASA’s manned spaceflight program, Nolan’s savings were ensnared in a dubious investment scheme called deeproot Funds towards the end of his life. Using this personal connection as a case study, Douglas-Rowald explores the intricate web of elder financial abuse, highlighting the vulnerabilities of our elders and calling for a critical examination of the systems and laws in place to protect them. Read the full article at: https://bit.ly/3SV3KDu #HoustonHLJ #WeareHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #healthlaw #UHLC #health #law #journal
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From cancer patients being denied life-saving care to patients looking for a simple inhaler, most people involved in the United States healthcare system know all too well the pains of prior authorizations. Prior authorizations require a physician to first check with a patient’s insurer if the requested clinical service is “appropriate” and if the patient is eligible. This process alone can involve numerous health care staff, a lengthy process, and a heavy administrative burden. Roughly 34% of physicians report that the requirement of prior authorizations has resulted in serious adverse events for their patients. For patients with chronic medical conditions or unknown and complicated diagnoses, they don’t have time to lose. In addition to much-needed standardization and transparency of the prior authorization process, Ajita Hanel suggests that exemptions to prior authorization, specifically for patients with chronic conditions, diseases, or symptoms in need of medically necessary treatment, are imperative to reforming the prior authorization process in a patient-focused way. Read the full article at: https://bit.ly/3wHqgbD #HoustonHLJ #WeareHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #healthlaw #UHLC #health #law #journal
The Pain of Prior Authorizations: Consequences of the De-Prioritization of Human Life in Favor of Cost Containment | Published in Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
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In March 2022, Oregon abolished the requirement that terminally ill patients seeking access to physician-assisted death be residents of the state. Oregon made the change to its physician-assisted death laws after an Oregon physician group filed a federal lawsuit, challenging the residency requirement’s constitutionality under the Commerce Clause and the Privileges and Immunities Clause. The case ultimately settled, with Oregon agreeing to no longer enforce the residency requirement provision. Now, out-of-state, terminally ill patients can travel to Oregon to end their lives with the assistance of Oregon physicians. While this is a major victory for physician-assisted death advocates, the constitutional arguments raised in the lawsuit remain unanswered and could be raised again as advocates push to abolish residency requirements in all states where physician-assisted death is legal. Jacob Schurman delves into a comparative analysis of case law concerning physician-assisted death and the right-to-refuse medical treatment before discussing existing legislation and addressing public policy arguments. This Comment then examines the strengths and weaknesses of challenging residency requirements on constitutional grounds. Read the full article at: https://bit.ly/431tF0M #HoustonHLJ #WeareHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #healthlaw #UHLC #health #law #journal
Examining the Void Between Physician-Assisted Death and the Right to Refuse Medical Treatment in Light of Changes to Oregon's Death with Dignity Act | Published in Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
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Burial, cremation, and…human composting? Faced with surmounting death tolls from the COVID-19 pandemic, Washington and other states legalized natural organic reduction—a.k.a., human composting—as an alternative to traditional methods for laying bodies to rest. Although it might sound strange, state legislatures have steadily begun efforts to adopt this alternative method. As it turns out, human composting can benefit the environment, promote public health, and provide a more cost-friendly approach compared to traditional funeral services. Through effectively converting a human body to soil, natural organic reduction could be a green solution that allows one to give back to the planet, even after death. By examining funeral law and conventional approaches to final disposition, Elizabeth "Lizzy" Do underscores society’s often uneasy approach to handling matters of death. In doing so, she confronts traditional taboos with a functional approach that holds promise for both the planet and public health. Read the full article at: https://bit.ly/43aMaQI #HoustonHLJ #WeareHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #healthlaw #UHLC #health #law #journal
"Human Composting" as an Option for Final Disposition: Public Health Considerations in Light of the COVID-19 Pandemic and its Implications on the Human Composting Movement | Published in Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
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Homelessness pervades American cities, and falling into its clutches threatens more people each day. Inflation, rising rental costs, and inconsistent data on who is homeless make it hard to pin down and address this issue. On a public health level, homelessness can exacerbate numerous conditions including exposure to violence, communicable diseases, and other chronic and mental health conditions. Many local governments have placed additional burdens on the homeless through “quality of life” laws that restrict actions such as sleeping, camping, or panhandling in public places. These laws effectively criminalize homelessness and add to its existing challenges. Sara Golestaneh evaluates the modes of anti-homeless legislation as she reconciles the justifications for these laws with the realities of their consequences. From the crossroads of public health and municipal governance, she analyzes existing measures and suggests a framework that better aligns communities’ goals with the needs of their most vulnerable members. Read the full article at: https://bit.ly/43088FX #HoustonHLJ #WeareHoustonLaw #HoustonLaw #healthlaw #UHLC #health #law #journal
Pushed Into the Shadows: The Criminalization of Homelessness and Its Health Consequences | Published in Houston Journal of Health Law & Policy
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