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Health equity
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2019 AHCJ Reporting Fellows on Health Care Performance named
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance to four journalists who intend…
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Former CMS leader discusses vulnerable populations, drug pricing and a health journalist he admires
Don Berwick is a former administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) under President Obama. Berwick’s long…
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Tip sheet offers sources to debunk claims linking immigrants to infectious diseases
President Trump, along with immigration opponents, repeatedly assert that immigrants are bringing infectious diseases to the U.S., but never provide…
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Passage of Dental Health Act a rare act of bipartisanship
The Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 has been described as a modest piece of legislation. But supporters have…
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Covering urban health through data and history
Cities provide unique views on the concentrated nature of how policies play out in the everyday lives of their citizens.…
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New research highlights gulf between primary care, dental care
A pediatrician sees a child with untreated tooth decay, but doubts a dentist will be available in the child’s community.…
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Event provides perspectives on California’s health policy landscape
Health Affairs held an October event in Sacramento on California’s health policy landscape (also available as a podcast). Here are…
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In recorded comments, Verma reveals there is a backup plan if ACA is struck down
During an event on Tuesday at the American Enterprise Institute, CMS Administrator Seema Verma said that there is a contingency…
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Refugees face special challenges in maintaining oral health
Among the many needs of refugees newly-arrived in the United States, dental care can be a particularly difficult and pressing…
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Report: Pregnant women have harder time obtaining dental care, regardless of income
There is a shortage of state and national data on the subject, but studies suggest that women face unique barriers…