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Electronic cigarettes come with risk of ‘devastating’ fire or explosion
Several reports have looked at the risks of fire and explosions related to electronic cigarettes, with a case in Hawaii…
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What reporters should know about geriatric care managers
Melissa Patrick Geriatric care managers have been around for decades and their numbers continue to grow, but many people have…
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Is Medicaid managed care coming to your state? Keep these coverage tips in mind
Kristen Schorsch As Medicaid managed care spreads, it is important for reporters to understand how it works and where to…
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An AHCJ panel and a pitch spark story on barber shops and health
Avery Schneider In the midst of a conference, sometimes the story is hard to see – or hear. But for…
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Traveling to Tennessee for a possible preview of health insurance markets
Erin Mershon During her yearlong AHCJ Reporting Fellowship on Health Care Performance, Erin Mershon reported several feature stories on the…
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Check out these resources before reporting on dental antibiotic prescribing practices
Mary Otto Concerns about the overuse of antibiotics in dentistry have been growing in recent times. In 2016, a group…
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A quick round-up of the tax bill’s impact on health care
The just-approved tax bill awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature contains provisions that will have a profound impact on health coverage…
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Philly journalist discusses silver diamine fluoride and other children’s health issues
Anna Nguyen A prominent pediatric dental organization recently issued guidelines for a treatment that can offer a painless, minimally invasive…
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Reporters’ data analysis added credibility to anecdotal evidence of hospice neglect
JoNel Aleccia Melissa Bailey Kaiser Health News reporters JoNel Aleccia and Melissa Bailey analyzed government inspection records to reveal that…