Could Employers and States Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations? Here’s What the Courts Have Ruled

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Could Employers and States Mandate COVID-19 Vaccinations? Here’s What the Courts Have Ruled

By Debbie Kaminer, The Conversation A safe and effective vaccine could end the coronavirus pandemic, but for it to succeed, enough people will have to get inoculated. Recent polls suggest that the U.S. is far from ready. Most surveys have found that only about two-thirds of adults say they would probably get the vaccine. While that might protect most people who […]

4 things students should know about their health insurance and COVID-19 before heading to college this fall

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4 things students should know about their health insurance and COVID-19 before heading to college this fall

By Paul Shafer, The Conversation As colleges and universities decide whether or not to reopen their campuses this fall, much of the discussion has focused on the ethics behind the decision and the associated health risks of in-person instruction. As a researcher who studies health insurance policy, I see two important gaps in this discussion: 1) Who should pay the cost of […]