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Look at the role of nursing home specialists in reducing hospital readmissions
A new medical specialty may be forming to meet a rising demand for care in nursing homes. A recent study…
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Could loan forgiveness bring dental care to underserved patients?
Many newly-minted dentists are burdened by the high cost of a dental education. The average dental student graduates with more…
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Five health IT trends to watch in 2018
As we celebrate the start of a new year, I have been reading some great stories on digital health. Technology…
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The promise and perils of ‘invisible’ risk pools
Among the many items on Congress’s January to-do list is legislation to stabilize the Affordable Care Act markets, such as…
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New article looks at investigation of the dark side of hospice care
Hospice care is supposed to ease the final days for those at the end of their life, as well as…
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CDC’s directive to avoid using “transgender,” and other words, triggers concerns
A Washington Post article listing words reportedly prohibited for use by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in…
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What the new tax bill may mean for older adults
What does the just-passed Republican tax bill mean for most older adults? It’s mostly bad news, advocates say. Many provisions…
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What the new tax law likely will and won’t do to the nation’s health care
The House and Senate this week finally passed major tax reform and sent their bill to President Donald Trump for…
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Philly journalist discusses silver diamine fluoride and other children’s health issues
A prominent pediatric dental organization recently issued guidelines for a treatment that can offer a painless, minimally invasive alternative to…
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OECD reports highlight gaps behind life expectancy gains
People on average are living longer, overall. However, a pair of recent reports from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…