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Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA

(THE CONVERSATION) Many Americans were relieved when the Supreme Court left the Affordable Care Act in place following the law's third major legal challenge in June 2021. This decision permitted widely supported policies to continue, such as ensuring health coverage regardless of preexisting conditions, allowing coverage for depende ... (full story)

The Legal Complexities of Converting a Nonprofit Healthcare Organization to a For-Profit Model: A Case Study of Summa Health

The conversion of a nonprofit healthcare organization to a for-profit entity involves various legal, regulatory, and financial challenges. These conversions raise significant concerns about the preservation of charitable assets, the community's continued access to healthcare, and the fair valuation of the organization. Summa Health, ... (full story)

Beggar thy neighbor, harm thyself: Tariffs like Trump's come with pitfalls, history shows

(THE CONVERSATION) Feeling tariff whiplash? You're not alone. On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs – a 10% levy on nearly all U.S. imports, along with targeted duties aimed at punishing countries he accuses of exploiting American markets. Just a week later, on April 9, his administration abru ... (full story)

Are twins allergic to the same things?

(THE CONVERSATION)––Allergies, whether spring sneezes due to pollen or trouble breathing triggered by a certain food, are caused by a combination of someone's genes and the environment they live in.
The more things two people share, the higher their chances of being allergic to the same things. Twins are more likely ... (full story)

White House plans for Alaskan oil and gas face some hurdles – including from Trump and the petroleum industry

(THE CONVERSATION) The second Trump administration has launched the next stage in the half-century-long battle between commerce and conservation over Alaskan oil and gas development. But its moves are delivering a mixed message to the petroleum industry.
The administration has opened – or reopened – large swaths of g ... (full story)