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Roadmap helps states address the public health crisis of Alzheimer’s disease
There’s little question in Lisa McGuire’s mind that Alzheimer’s disease is a public health threat in progress. She leads the…
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Tip sheet offers advice on finding real patient voices on Twitter, even on short deadlines
One of our older, incredibly helpful tip sheets at the Medical Studies Core Topic is Liz Szabo’s overview of how…
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CDC, scientists brief journalists on status of vector-borne diseases in U.S.
Americans should be aware that diseases spread by kissing bugs, mosquitoes and ticks are sharply on the rise in the…
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Pain, profit and accountability in Medicaid managed care
A powerhouse series on patient harm under Texas’s Medicaid Managed Care program won the Shorenstein Center’s Goldsmith Prize for Investigative…
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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?…
