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California death revives concerns about sedation of children
The California Dental Board is investigating the case of a 4-year-old boy who died after receiving anesthesia at an Oakland…
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FCC will vote next month on a $100 million telehealth initiative
The Federal Communications Commission will vote on July 10 to advance a $100 million telehealth initiative to boost funding for…
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In midst of national ‘Medicare for All’ debate, one state takes own action
Washington has become the first state to move ahead with a version of a public option – an element of…
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Tip sheet highlights program addressing older adults’ mental health
Mental and physical health often go hand in hand, but for many older adults, mental health conditions can be missed…
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Should you cover animal research? Check out these tips first
Most journalists know — or quickly learn — that animal studies are problematic and usually best left uncovered if writing…
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Webcast to focus on the value of ‘value-based’ care
In a blog post last summer, we asked what appeared to be a simple question: Is value-based care a fad?…
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White paper calls for more attention to endodontic oral care
A survey of dozens of dental organizations from Brazil to Vanuatu reveals that patients around the globe dread root canal…
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Another twist in the HSA debate – do they encourage more spending?
For quite a few years, many conservatives have argued that Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) should play a key role in…
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New tip sheet expands on HealthNewsReview.org criteria
The first AHCJ conference I ever attended was in 2011 in Philadelphia. I had only recently learned about the organization…
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HIDI highlights inherent challenges when reporting on vulnerable adults
People do what they must to survive, says the subject of a story by Lisa Gillespie, health reporter at NPR…