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What a reporter learned following primary care residents
We’ve posted a new tip sheet and a new “How I did it” piece that may yield some story ideas…
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SuperAger brains distinctly different than those of peers
Why do the brains of some older adults look very different than those of their peers? Scientists at Northwestern University…
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Reporter shares lessons learned about questioning conventional wisdom
“The decision to remove wisdom teeth often seems like a routine part of young adulthood. But more people are starting…
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Discount drug pricing: Cutting through the controversy
Independent journalist Lola Butcher reports that debate about the government’s 340B Drug Pricing Program continues to build as the program expands. “Like…
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Price transparency gains momentum in N.C., but it’s not consumer-friendly
Health care consumers in North Carolina got some welcome news last month when the state Department of Health and Human…
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President’s Corner: Ebola a great reminder that good information can counter hysteria
From the Winter 2015 issue of HealthBeat. Ebola coverage has fallen to a trickle, but the disease is still killing…
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Program uses pharmacists to help manage complex health needs
As the Department of Health and Human Services continues its shift towards an outcomes-based payment model, one small health system is…
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HHS faces daunting challenge in moving away from fee-for-service payment
Finally, we may be seeing the beginning of the end of fee-for-service payment. In an announcement Monday, the federal Department…
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NIH cautions older adults, caregivers to be vigilant about hypothermia
Hypothermia is a dangerous drop in body temperature that may result in long term, serious health problems such as a…
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Vapor from e-cigarettes triggers changes to cells in lab study
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes are growing in popularity among American adults, and while some states restrict their use by minors,…