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Certain ethnic groups still underrepresented in dental profession
America’s shortage of minority dentists is “large and growing” according to a recent study published in Health Affairs. It would…
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Judge cites anti-competitive concerns in blocking Anthem-Cigna merger
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson has blocked the merger of Anthem and Cigna, the second court ruling this year…
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Time to look at the potential impact of ACA repeal on mental health care
Sarah Ferris has written a new tip sheet for AHCJ members that provides ideas on exploring how partial or complete…
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Watching – and documenting – as the end of a life unfolds
Maintaining an emotional distance when reporting on life and death issues can be challenging; even more so when you’ve been…
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New blood pressure guidelines for older adults stir controversy
Adults age 60 and older often struggle to keep their blood pressure in check. Revised guidelines from two leading medical…
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Will the hope and hype of predictive analytics pan out?
Predictive analytics is an area of data science that is getting a lot of attention in health care. Predictive analytics…
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Yoga for older adults beneficial for more than pain
Chronic pain is a Catch-22 for many older adults. More than half of community-dwelling adults over age 65, and up…
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Health data bazaar: Covering the legal trade in patient data
There’s a big focus these days on cybersecurity in health care, and rightly so, with the frequency and cost of…
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Homeopathic teething tablets under fire
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last week confirmed that laboratory tests found elevated levels of belladonna in samples…
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Trump’s executive orders have effects on health IT
Health IT is getting tangled up in several of President Trump’s executive orders, and with more expected to touch the…