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Proposed rule change aims at making family dental coverage more affordable
Oral health advocates are applauding a recently proposed federal rule they say would remove a significant financial barrier many parents…
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How to think about impact factors: A researcher’s perspective
Back in February, my tip sheet on the AHCJ site about evaluating the quality of a study mentioned that a…
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After Orlando outcry, FDA seeks comments on blood donation policy for gay men
In the wake of criticism following the June attack at a gay nightclub in Florida, U.S. regulators are taking another…
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Texas child’s death during dental surgery reawakens ‘deadly dentistry’ debate
Several months after its seven-part Deadly Dentistry series, the Dallas Morning News is following the case of another child left…
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Projected increase in health spending poses dilemma for policymakers
The aging population is a key driver of increased health spending, according to a new report from the Centers for…
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Incremental progress seen in price transparency, but report may rate A+ among journalists
Progress toward widespread price transparency comes slowly, according to the latest annual report from the Health Care Incentives Improvement Institute…
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What quality measures can tell us about nursing home ratings
Nursing home star ratings are misleading and disingenuous, according to a recent analysis comparing ratings with quality measures alone. More…
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Another chance to get the story on women’s pelvic exams right
When the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reported in late June that the evidence does not currently support routine pelvic…
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Deadline coming up to apply for fellowship to learn about medical evidence
For the AHCJ Fellowship on Comparative Effectiveness Research, a select group of fellows will be chosen to spend a week…
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Costly ‘tampon taxes’ join debate on health disparities
Taxes have long been used by policy makers to try and impact behaviors. But some lawmakers now are looking at…