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Reporter discusses search for ‘vent farm’ patient’s identity
It’s not a good idea to try to do anything else while listening to Joanne Faryon’s podcast about “Sixty-Six Garage,”…
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AHCJ joins groups urging Congress to address communication between journalists and federal agencies
The Association of Health Care Journalists has joined the Society of Professional Journalists and 25 other journalism and open government…
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Are the eyes a window into Alzheimer’s risk?
Can your eyes predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) years before cognitive symptoms appear? Findings in a recent study…
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Report explains the need for a waste-free formulary for pharmacy benefits
A recent study from the Commonwealth Fund and the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) shows that developing a waste-free…
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New rule allows Medicare reimbursement to ambulatory surgery centers for knee replacements, stents
Knee replacement surgeries and stenting procedures will now be reimbursed in free-standing ambulatory surgery centers for Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries as…
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Getting to the truth when covering measles outbreak
A basic tenant in reporting is that there are two sides to a story, but in public health, that may…
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Tip sheet, article focus on creating a podcast about aging
Ever thought about starting a podcast? You’re not alone. There are an estimated 750,000 podcasts, and 30 million episodes available…
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Expert panel tackles elder abuse at workshop on aging — part one
It’s hard to fathom how someone could abuse a vulnerable older person, especially a family member. Unfortunately, elder abuse is…
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Veteran reporter offers tips to keep yourself safe covering wildfires
So you’re working away — perhaps at home — on a story about vaping or high prescription costs or results…
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Oral care access problems highlighted in California news collaborative project
Since the passage of the Affordable Care Act, California has employed Medicaid expansion and the state health insurance marketplace –…