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New innovation waiver guidance provides more – and less – flexibility for states
The Trump administration has released new guidance that revamps the Affordable Care Act (ACA) state innovation waivers – also known…
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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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Amazon Berkshire’s health care initiative hires expert in contracting for quality
Last spring, Atul Gawande, M.D., became chief executive officer of an unnamed initiative that will cover the health costs of…
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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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Consider the business angle when covering antibiotic resistance
In early October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Paratek Pharmaceuticals’ new antibiotic Nuzyra, which kills bacteria associated with…
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With elections behind us, what to expect for the Health Policy landscape
The midterm election and a divided Congress creates a new Health Policy agenda for 2019. Repeal is done – in…
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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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The health benefits of grandparenting
As a brand-new grandmother, I’m overjoyed to welcome our new baby girl into the family. Of course, I think she’s…