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Patient condition terminology: Do you really know what ‘critical’ means?
Some words are so familiar that it’s easy to assume you know what they mean – especially terms for a patient’s condition.…
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A collection of the latest Ebola stories, resources
What I’m reading about Ebola today: “Possible second Ebola case in Dallas,” which may, of course, be related to “Experts…
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Questions for reporters to ask about Medicare Advantage
Between now and Oct. 15, when open enrollment begins for Medicare Advantage, health insurers are likely to drop some of…
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Resources for covering Ebola following Texas patient’s diagnosis
With today’s announcement of the first Ebola case to be diagnosed in the U.S., it’s worth brushing up on the…
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How are patients dealing with rising costs of dental coverage?
Dental benefits are on many people’s minds these days, as stories from across the country testify. In Georgia, Rockdale County…
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World Heart Day targets salt consumption, risk reduction
Today is World Heart Day – when the World Heart Federation and the World Health Organization highlight global efforts to…
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Covering climate change and health: A primer for journalists
Climate change has been making the headlines. More than 300,000 people kicked off Climate Week NYC 2014 with a march through…
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D.C.-area journalists get tips on upcoming ACA stories
Open enrollment is coming again. And with millions of new people signing up for health insurance and renewing their plans…
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When patients get lab test results, journalists may need these resources
Next month, all clinical laboratories must make patients’ laboratory test results available to patients who request them. Under rules three…
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How a secretive panel uses data that distorts doctors’ pay
One factor that makes health care costs difficult to manage is the system the federal government and health insurers use…