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Repeal and replace: The chaotic Senate approach
Confused about which bill the Senate is going to take up to begin its ACA repeal debate? So is the…
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Newly covered Nev. residents face prospect of no insurer on exchanges
Amy Goldstein of The Washington Post has a great look at a “bare county” in rural Nevada – a county…
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One bad stat can spoil the bunch – another cautionary tale
Recently I wrote about the need to check citations when covering a study that triggers mental alarm bells, such as…
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Americans cross the border for affordable dental care
BuzzFeed news reporter John Stanton took a trip over the Mexican border for a look at dental tourism. He found…
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Health care debate shines light on Medicaid
One result of the ongoing health care reform debate – and the coverage of it – is a renewed look…
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New report looks at long-term care affordability, recommendations
While an estimated 70 percent of older adults will need some long-term services and supports (LTSS) at some point in…
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For N.C. reporter, news brief led to series on solitary confinement, mental illness
In most states, care for those with behavioral health problems is so poor that the nation’s prisons have become the…
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The federal government’s health IT priorities: What to watch
Top federal officials on health information technology outlined their priorities for the sector in a press call this week. The…
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Breaking down the revised BCRA and the Graham-Cassidy alternative plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell released the Senate’s revised Better Care Reconciliation Act on Thursday. The major change was incorporating…
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Many older adults struggle with high drug costs
How can older adults save money on the high cost of prescription medication? It could be as simple as talking…