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Writing about think tanks and using their research: A cautionary tip sheet
Most reporting on medical research relies on peer-reviewed studies published in medical journals. But independent corporations, nonprofits, advocacy organizations and…
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Efforts advance in Michigan to allow dental therapists
A Michigan legislator has renewed efforts to expand the state’s dental workforce to include dental therapists as a means to…
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Norman Lear on aging, comedy and a happy life
“Am I older? Certainly. Am I old? Not yet.” Norman Lear believes aging well has a lot to do with…
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Tech seeks to bring visibility to sexual assault, harassment with #metoo
If you have been on Facebook or Twitter over the past few days you’ve likely seen or even participated in…
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Can integration, tech support boost mental health access?
The physical and emotional toll of the multiple and seemingly endless tragedies that have happened in recent weeks are shining…
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President Trump cut off the cost-sharing subsidies. Now what?
In the next few days and weeks we’ll see the first wave of reactions from health plans – and unsubsidized…
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Trump administration likely to face legal challenges to its double punch at ACA
The Trump administration dealt a one-two punch to the Affordable Care Act on Thursday. Trump’s executive order would give Americans…
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Genetic testing company blames press coverage for bankruptcy filing
Proove Biosciences, a genetic testing company in Irvine, Calif., was placed into court-ordered receivership at the end of August for…
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Lessons from Covered California: Marketing matters
HHS recently announced that it would slash marketing, advertising, and signup assistance for the 2018 signup season, which begins Nov.…
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Some do’s and don’ts when interviewing people with disabilities
As I write this blog post, I’m scheduled to interview two individuals for a story based on a study about…