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A look at the landscape in health care price transparency
High deductibles and out of pocket costs – which are increasing in both Affordable Care Act exchange plans and employer-sponsored coverage…
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Tips on covering how health care providers use ‘cloud computing’
Maybe you’ve seen the meme “There is no cloud… it’s just someone else’s computer.” It’s been circulating on the Internet…
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System-wide changes urged to meet family caregiver needs
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM) is calling on the next presidential administration to take immediate steps…
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Tip sheet, series provide template for investigating Medicaid dental care for children
In recent months, Maggie Clark’s Two Million Kids series for the Sarasota Herald-Tribune has explored many facets of the state’s…
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Comparing the party platforms on health care: Democrats
This is part two of our look at what the Republican and Democratic party platforms say about health care issues…
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Comparing the party platforms on health care: Republicans
Political party platforms get a spurt of attention in the summer of the respective party conventions – and then more…
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Modifying use of some prescription drugs may reduce fracture risk in older adults
Some fragility fractures – those that occur at standing height – may be preventable by modifying a patient’s prescription drug…
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As schools start, a closer look at bullying and health
The back-to-school season brings anxious anticipation and excitement for many, but also another look at bullying by public health professionals,…
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Studies indicate need for better eye care for older adults
What’s worse? Losing your vision, memory, speech, hearing or a limb? For many adults, loss of eyesight is the most…
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Covering anesthesia use in dental procedures for children
In the wake of the Dallas Morning News’ seven-part “Deadly Dentistry” series, Texas media outlets are now following the story…