Valarie K Blake

Valarie Blake is a Associate Professor at the West Virginia University College of Law where she researches and teaches in the areas of healthcare law and medical ethics. Valarie's research focuses on the impact of healthcare financing regulation on vulnerable populations including the chronically ill.

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Justice Scalia, Challenges to the Affordable Care Act, and a Missed Opportunity to Meaningfully Engage the Right to Healthcare

Justice Scalia, Challenges to the Affordable Care Act, and a Missed Opportunity to Meaningfully Engage the Right to Healthcare

Justice Antonin Scalia was known for his polarising opinions on fundamental issues in American policy. Yet, his recent dissents in major legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are surprisingly tame given that healthcare ...