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Balancing humanity and policy when telling stories of the uninsured
Kim Krisberg of Public Health Watch talks about the challenges she faces and the strategies she uses to build trust…
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Medical conference coverage: Learn the basics
Find out what a medical conference is and what it involves, including oral abstracts, research posters, CME sessions and exhibit…
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What Camden’s homicide-free summer reveals about community safety and health outcomes
Camden, N.J., recorded no homicides this summer for the first time in 50 years. The milestone is a good starting…
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Gun suicides often spike after homicides rise, multi-decade study reveals
Researchers found a close link between gun suicide and homicides in a new multi-decade study from the New Jersey Gun…
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How much will TrumpRx reduce drug prices?
Many questions remain unanswered about TrumpRx, the administration’s direct-to-consumer prescription drug referral site announced last month.
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Webinar recap: Understanding the budget bill’s toll on older adults, and how to tell the story
Advocates say the budget bill will profoundly affect older adults’ ability to access health care, food and basic support —…
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SNAP benefits on the brink: Why health journalists should look beyond the cliff
Reporters can strengthen their coverage of expiring SNAP benefits by spotlighting solutions that are already in motion in cities and…
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New report reveals major gaps in Medicare access, quality and affordability
A new scorecard from The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how easily beneficiaries can access Medicare services in their area.
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How the government shutdown could impact hospital cybersecurity
With skeletal staffs at the nation’s cyberdefense agency and some resources on hold, hospitals could be at greater risk of…
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Covering the government shutdown’s impact on health agencies and policy
The federal government shutdown is adding serious strain to health agencies, policies and programs on which millions of people depend.