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The FCC ends net neutrality: A new tip sheet explains
As expected, the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 14, 2017, voted 3-2 along party lines to end rules that prohibited…
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Journal roundtable explores practices to reduce anesthesia-related deaths in pediatric dentistry
A small child is taken to a dental office for care. He is placed under sedation for the treatment of…
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Draft guidance signals FDA seeks to foster innovation in digital health sector
The FDA’s new guidance on digital health paves way for more tools that aim to support physicians and patients. Expect…
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Missouri journalist gives tips on writing about patient-centered medical homes
The Advisory Board recently asked this question: Are patient-centered medical homes (PCMHs) living up to the hype? As Tomi Ogundimu…
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More hospitals reporting quality data from EHRs but these data are not available by facility
The number of hospitals voluntarily submitting data on quality generated by electronic health records (EHRs) increased significantly over the past…
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New studies consider how oral flora can impact health of the entire body
The human mouth is home to a variety of ecological niches, inhabited by hundreds of microbial species. Scientists are eager…
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Making sense of how the new tax bill will impact health care
The House and the Senate both have passed tax bills which have provisions that will deeply affect health care, ranging…
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Vox reporter describes deep dive into medical studies on back pain
Two years ago Vox began a new feature section called Show Me the Evidence. In each piece, the reporter reviews…
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AHCJ fellows attend briefing at CDC about ongoing public health emergencies
Fellows in two of AHCJ’s health journalism fellowship programs attended today’s press briefing about ongoing public health emergencies with Health…
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Hospice tip sheet offers pointers on data analysis, story ideas
Updated hospice compare data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) had been slated for release on Nov. 21…
