Understanding what the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) does is important for all motorists. As the primary agency responsible for road safety in the United States, NHTSA plays a consequential role in every aspect of driving – from setting...
Month: January 2024
Could racial bias lead to inadequate health care?
In today’s society, we would think that systemic racism is a thing of the past. After all, several laws have been enacted that make workplace and housing discrimination illegal. However, race is a significant factor when it comes to the level of health care a person...
Which cars were recalled – and why – in 2023?
If you are like most Americans, you spend a lot of time in your primary vehicle. Whether you use it to commute to work, to transport kids to school or simply to “get around town,” you likely spend enough time in your car, SUV, van, jeep or truck that you can usually...
A hospital’s ownership can affect how patients are cared for
Sometimes it seems like private equity investment firms are buying up more and more businesses. That might be good for the bottom line, since they are most interested in making a profit. However, when the business is a hospital, increased profitability can come at the...