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Another look at blood donation in wake of Orlando shooting
Last month’s shooting in Orlando in drew attention not only to the city’s gay community but also to limits in…
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Safety-net clinics in your community may benefit from new federal dental care grants
New federal grants will help safety net clinics across the country to provide more dental care in their communities. Nearly…
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Tapping into workplace wellness technology trends
Now that Americans are back to work after the July 4 holiday, it’s worth remembering that about 175 million people nationwide get…
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New studies raise the question: Are out-of-pocket costs getting out of control?
Two new studies indicate that out-of-pocket costs of health care are rising sharply. The share of costs that consumers are…
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Report on these unintended health consequences of municipal budget cuts
Much of the local news over the Independence Day weekend focused such as fireworks safety, beach traffic, flags and parades.…
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Another state moves forward on expanded role for dental hygienists
In a three-sentence brief, WCAX-Burlington, Vt., got out the big news: “Gov. Peter Shumlin, D-Vermont, signed a law meant to…
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Some states flout HCBS Medicaid rules by requiring unpaid family caregiving
At least a dozen states compel family caregivers to provide unpaid assistance to qualify for Medicaid-funded home and community based…
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For finance editor, covering value-based care takes well-versed sources, hours of interviews
We’ve all heard the talk about how the health care system is moving quickly from fee-for-service payment to value-based care.…
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Could health information technology help solve homelessness?
This week, 70 San Francisco Bay Area media organizations have banded together to coordinate coverage on homelessness. The goal was…
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Report: Integrated care improves outcomes for those using both Medicare, Medicaid
It almost seems like a no-brainer that dovetailing care between Medicare and Medicaid will have positive effects on the population…