Healthcare Policy & Access

Covers laws and regulations shaping how healthcare is funded, delivered, and accessed, including insurance coverage rules, Medicaid/Medicare policies, public health programs, and patient eligibility. It also addresses legal challenges involving access to care, pricing and reimbursement, provider network requirements, and state and federal reforms affecting patients and healthcare organizations.

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The Comstock Act Revival – Why an 1873 Law Is Back in Courts

May 2, 2026 • By Jack Gilbert

The Comstock Act is a federal law enacted in 1873 that bans mailing “obscene” materials, and it’s being invoked again in modern abortion-pill and enforcement lawsuits. Recent litigation and agency guidance disputes have revived arguments over whether it restricts shipping mifepristone and other abortion-related items nationwide. This article explains the law’s origins, key court fights, […]