Mid-decade redistricting may be new norm

Mid-decade redistricting may be new norm

The Missouri Legislature has passed a plan to redraw the state’s congressional maps, potentially handing a Democrat-leaning seat to Republicans and giving Republicans a 7-1 district advantage. Partisan mid-decade redistricting, once very rare, could become the new normal, says an expert on voting rights at Washington University in St. Louis.
Vaccine approval changes create economic challenge for health industry

Vaccine approval changes create economic challenge for health industry

Changes in vaccine approval have created confusion among consumers and industry leaders. Patrick Aguilar, MD, managing director of Olin Business School’s Business of Health initiative at Washington University in St. Louis, says these changes may also further strain the health sector, which makes up nearly 20% of the U.S. economy.
Financial tips for the new college student

Financial tips for the new college student

Beyond registering for classes and decorating their dorms, Andrea Stewart-Douglas, WashU’s director of student financial wellness programs, has another item for new college students’ to-do lists: Make a budget.
Is autonomous practice safe for patients?

Is autonomous practice safe for patients?

As the Oklahoma Legislature clears the way for autonomous practice by nurse practitioners, it’s time for a broader conversation regarding the scope and duration of training and certification needed to independently provide care to patients of all types, says Patrick Aguilar, MD, a business of health expert at WashU Olin Business School.
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