Lawrence Gostin
Lawrence Gostin is a prominent legal scholar and public health expert, serving as the O’Neill Chair of Global Health Law at Georgetown University. He is widely recognized for his work in global health law, advocating for equitable health policies and the legal frameworks that govern public health initiatives. His expertise has made him a sought-after commentator on health law issues, particularly regarding the intersection of law and public health in times of crisis. Recently, he has been vocal about the implications of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to eliminate certain notice and public comment requirements, expressing concerns about the potential lack of transparency and stakeholder involvement in crucial public health decisions.
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Lawrence Gostin, a public health law expert at Georgetown University, described the withdrawal as the most ruinous presidential decision in his lifetime.
US completes withdrawal from World Health Organization | World News
Jamaica· 2026-01-23
Lawrence Gostin, a law professor at Georgetown University, criticized the Trump administration's approach to global health.
Formal US withdrawal from WHO is decried as ‘scientifically reckless’
New Zealand· 2026-01-23
Dr. Lawrence Gostin is a global health law expert who commented on the implications of the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO.
el gobierno anuncia una nueva estrategia sanitaria
Colombia· 2026-01-23
Lawrence Gostin from Georgetown University advocates for the extended Obamacare subsidies.
Der Shutdown ist ein Showdown über Obamacare
Switzerland· 2025-10-16
Lawrence Gostin, a Georgetown University law professor who specializes in public health, expressed enormous ethical and legal concerns.
Trump news at a glance: president on tariff blitz ahead of August deadline | Trump administration
United Kingdom· 2025-07-31
Lawrence Gostin, a Georgetown University law professor who specializes in public health, expressed enormous ethical and legal concerns about the initiative.
Trump administration launching health tracking system with big tech’s help | TechnologyUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-31
Lawrence Gostin, a professor of health law at Georgetown Law, mentioned that there will be a flood of litigation when companies feel they have to lower the price of their drugs.
Trump executive order demands pharma industry price cuts
Guyana· 2025-05-13
Lawrence Gostin emphasized that a known television personality is not suitable for leading the CMS.
Kontroverzni TV-zdravnik, ki je postal prvi človek zdravstvenih skladov v ZDA
Slovenia· 2025-04-04
Lawrence Gostin, a distinguished professor of global health law at Georgetown University, commented on the challenges of dismantling an agency created by Congress.
As bird flu continues to spread, Trump administration sidelines key pandemic preparedness office
United States· 2025-03-17
Lawrence Gostin criticized RFK Jr’s decision, stating it enables HHS to operate in secret and without public participation.
Kennedy moves to eliminate notice and public comment requirements for certain HHS decisionsUnited States· 2025-02-28