Danielle Pelfrey Duryea

Excited for today’s Childress Lecture at @slulaw.bsky.social! Could not be a more timely topic.

And lovely to catch old friend and colleague @nicolehallett.bsky.social for pre-conference coffee this morning!

AI-Generated “Workslop” Is Destroying Productivity Despite a surge in generative AI use across workplaces, most companies are seeing little measurable ROI. One possible reason is because AI tools are being used to produce “workslop”—content that appea...

Absolutely fantastic HBR piece on "workslop" (love the term). If only someone could have predicted this, maybe in an HBR article 2 years ago? 🤔 hbr.org/2025/09/ai-g...

Can also attest to the short commutes, beautiful neighborhoods cost of living, strong arts scene, and good food! #STL

#HealthLaw people: Come work with me (& other folks much more exciting than me) at @slulaw.bsky.social, home of USNWR's top-ranked health law program! I can attest to the lovely colleagues, thoughtful students, and deep sense of mission.

More info/apply: slu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Career...

Factchecking Claims about Medicaid and Marketplace Health Coverage for Immigrants – Government Shutdown Edition We are getting a lot of questions about the U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, after a bipartisan failure to reach a deal to fund the government. The main point reporters are t…

The More You Know ... 🌈
#shutdown #healthlaw

ccf.georgetown.edu/2025/10/02/f...

O my goodness.

We have a theory that Paul is generally a source of misinformation. 😜

Thrilled to be welcoming #healthjustice shero @daynamatthew.bsky.social -- especially because applications are due this week for our newest experiential offering: the Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic. Apply now, #SLULaw!

@slulaw.bsky.social #medleg #healthlaw

I’m out of words.

I’m shocked, shocked.

Trump Claims the Power to Summarily Kill Suspected Drug Smugglers

I know we’re all numb, but no.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/u...

Opinion | Los Angeles Is Contaminated Now

Los Angeles Is Contaminated Now www.nytimes.com/2025/08/29/o... #healthlaw

Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying

😡 Wildfire Fighters, Unmasked in Toxic Smoke, Are Getting Sick and Dying www.nytimes.com/2025/08/17/u...

Thank you, @slulaw.bsky.social Dean Twinette Johnson, for nominating me for the New Scholars Workshop!

Failed utterly to get pix at #SEALS2025, so pls enjoy this photo of the same ocean 1026 miles north…in the winter.

BUT I did get to meet @linniss.bsky.social, @profmelaniebjacobs.bsky.social IRL & lots of other wonderful people! We missed you, @eweeksy.bsky.social!

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Missouri's $100M tornado aid for St. Louis awaits federal reimbursement details

www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...

More info here: d2mxsxvdlyuhqy.cloudfront.net/mailing/7t4b...

That seems like an appropriate facial expression for the occasion!

JSMF Commits Nearly $3 Million to Support Tornado Recovery in St. Louis — JSMF JSMF announced a nearly $3 million investment to support recovery and rebuilding efforts following the deadly May 16 tornado that struck the St. Louis region.

Very happy to see that significant money is going to InvestSTL and to organizations that made immediate tornado relief happen, including ActionSTL and 4theVille. #STL

JSMF Commits Nearly $3 Million to Support Tornado Recovery in St. Louis www.jsmf.org/tornado-reco...

Not sure where they’re coming from, but the 1979 #NYRB issues I’m finding around @slulaw.bsky.social today are giving me good vibes.

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#Missouri ranks 43rd in health overall, including:
- 31st on racial health equity
- 36th access & affordability
- 40th prevention & treatment
- 47th income health equity
- 50th avoidable hospital use & cost
@commonwealthfund.org

Let's do better, Missouri.

www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/news...

How artificial intelligence controls your health insurance coverage Health insurance companies use AI to decide which health care treatment to cover. State laws and federal agencies are now moving toward regulating these algorithms.

theconversation.com/how-artifici... @jennoliva.bsky.social

It is impossible not to read this in conjunction with the Supreme Court's heartrbreaking, awful decision in Skrmetti allowing states to deny transgender teens the health care they need.

Opinion: Support your St. Louis neighbors; oppose Medicaid, SNAP cuts Every day, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in St. Louis serve hundreds of community members who rely on Medicaid, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) or both. These are familie...

Opinion: Support your #STL neighbors; oppose Medicaid, SNAP cuts #FQHCs
www.stltoday.com/opinion/colu...

What an amazing set of colleagues! Thank you #HLPC25!

#BUHealthLaw turns over the Health Law Profs conference to Georgia State Law for 2026!

Trump administration ends emergency abortion requirement for hospitals The Trump administration rescinded a Biden-era policy requiring hospitals to perform emergency abortions regardless of state abortion laws.

Prof Kelly Gillespie was quoted today in a @washingtonpost.com article about the chilling effects of the Trump admin’s recession of “Biden-era guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions when necessary to stabilize a patient’s health.”

@kellygillespie.bsky.social

Four of my very favorites on this morning’s #HLPC25 plenary: @rebouche.bsky.social, Liz Tobin-Tyler, @aonwuachi.bsky.social & Brietta Clark.

It's good to be back at #HLPC25!