Join us this week at the @iaphs.bsky.social Conference in Portland, Oregon! Our staff and colleagues from the @umichsph.bsky.social will present this Thursday, October 1, from 3:30 – 4:45 pm PST. We look forward to seeing you there! Event schedule: iaphs.org/conference/confer...
Center for Public Health Law Research, Temple University
@templelegalepi.bsky.social
We create and advance research on the health effects of laws and policies. Based at Temple University Beasley School of Law https://bit.ly/m/TempleLegalEpi
Register for the APHA Law Section's webinar “Introduction to Legal Epidemiology: Concepts, Methods, and Applications,” a webinar taking place on September 30, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET. Register here: apha.zoom.us/meeting/regist...
Register for the APHA Law Section's webinar “Introduction to Legal Epidemiology: Concepts, Methods, and Applications,” a webinar taking place on September 30, 2026, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET. Register here: apha.zoom.us/meeting/regist...
Many hospitals receiving discounted medicines under the federal 340B program still do not offer low-income patients financial assistance to access medicines. This is the same result we saw in our 2022 analysis. Learn more: phlr.temple.edu/news/2026/0...
A new study from CPHLR and other researchers examines how state-level abortion policies changed over time, and where “on-the-books” policies differed from those that were actually enforceable. Read: www.ovid.com/jnls/jphmp/abs...
Did you know we offer in-person and virtual training for you and your staff in legal epidemiology? Want to learn more? Contact us here: phlr.temple.edu/contact #LegalEpi #PublicHealthLaw #TrainingOpportunity #PublicHealth
Explore our free webinar library at phlr.temple.edu/learn-legal... to deepen your understanding of scientific legal mapping, legal epidemiology, and other important topics. Fuel your learning and stay informed with our valuable resources.
New cross-sectional data offer a comprehensive look at Medicaid policies governing access to ADHD treatment. Explore the data: phlr.temple.edu/news/2026/0...
New data on LawAtlas.org created in collaboration w/ Maryland Carey Law LRC capture details of state laws that allow individuals younger than the legal “age of majority” to consent to general healthcare, HIV, and STI services. phlr.temple.edu/news/2026/0...
How do Medicaid policies shape access to treatment for opioid use disorder? In our latest Q&A, Dr. Pricila Mullachery discusses new research on Section 1115 IMD waivers, MOUD access, and why policy design and timing matter. Read it here: phlr.temple.edu/news/2026/0...
What does cannabis rescheduling mean for public health? A new article in Health Affairs Forefront examines gaps in state cannabis regulation and outlines priorities for stronger public health protections. Read more: phlr.temple.edu/publication...
Two weeks ago, we gathered in Philadelphia for the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute. We’re looking back at a few of our favorite moments from two days of training, collaboration, and connection around the practice of policy surveillance.
Don't miss your chance to attend the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute in Philadelphia! Registration closes tonight at 11:59 PM ET. Secure your spot now to join us for two days of learning and networking with experts in the field. Register here: phlr.temple.edu/policy-surv...
Tomorrow is the last day to register for the Policy Surveillance Institute 2026 in Philadelphia on August 6-7. Don't miss your chance to learn rigorous legal mapping skills from industry experts. Claim your spot now at bit.ly/PSInstitute26
Registration closes this Friday, July 24th! Don’t miss your chance to join us for the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute, August 6–7 in Philadelphia. Register now: phlr.temple.edu/policy-surv...
We’re excited to celebrate several well-deserved promotions at the Center for Public Health Law Research! Congratulations to Elizabeth Platt, Kathleen J. Moran-McCabe, Alexandra Hess, and Lauren M. Langan on this exciting milestone! #PublicHealth #LegalEpidemiology
Last chance to register for our Introduction to Policy Surveillance webinar tomorrow at 12 pm ET. Register here: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
8 days left to register for the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute! Join us in Philly Aug 6-7 for our most comprehensive training on scientific legal mapping. Register by July 24: bit.ly/PSInstitute26 #PolicySurveillance #PublicHealthLaw #PhillyEvent
Are you ready to learn scientific, legal mapping, and #legalepi? Join us for our Introduction to Policy Surveillance webinar on July 21 at 12 pm ET. Register here: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Catch CPHLR’s Lizzy Platt today at NACCHO360 as she shares how legal epidemiology can strengthen local public health practice and support healthier communities. #NA360 #NACCHO360
16 days left to register for the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute! Join us in Philly Aug 6-7 for our most comprehensive training on scientific legal mapping. Register by July 24: bit.ly/PSInstitute26 #PolicySurveillance #PublicHealthLaw #PhillyEvent
READ: phlr.temple.edu/news/2026/0... New Q&A featuring Caroline Kravitz on her research in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine , on Mapping the Immigration Policy Landscape. #immigrationpolicy #immigration #publichealth
Have you registered yet for the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute? bit.ly/PSInstitute26 This intensive program is the Center’s most comprehensive training on scientific legal mapping methods of the year in Philly, August 6-7!
Are you ready to learn scientific, legal mapping, and #legalepi? Join us for our Introduction to Policy Surveillance webinar on July 21 at 12 pm ET. Register here: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Are you ready to learn scientific, legal mapping, and #legalepi? Join us for our Introduction to Policy Surveillance webinar on July 21 at 12 pm ET. Register here: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Have you registered yet for the 2026 Policy Surveillance Institute? bit.ly/PSInstitute26 This intensive program is the Center’s most comprehensive training on scientific legal mapping methods of the year in Philly, August 6-7!
Are you ready to learn scientific, legal mapping, and #legalepi? Join us for our Introduction to Policy Surveillance webinar on July 21 at 12 pm ET. Register here: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Check out this morning's @npr.org story on how changes to public health authority may affect responses to future disease outbreaks, featuring insights from CPHLR's Elizabeth Platt. Read it here: www.npr.org/2026/06/04/nx-s...
CPHLR's Director, Scott Burris, JD presenting today in Atlanta for the Health Law Professors Conference! #HLP26
Don't miss four great presentations from CPHLR staff and fellows this afternoon in Rm 246 at #HLP26!