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Blogger’s journey in ‘Alzheimer’s World’ brings perspective to national plan
Last week was life-changing for Bob DeMarco, author of the Alzheimer’s Reading Room blog. It was the week that his…
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Technological advances ease complications of aging
The future of services for our aging population will be shaped by the future of technology. A small example of…
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American dentistry, a parallel medical universe
NationalJournal’s Margot Sanger-Katz reports on the sometimes woeful state of American dental care, especially for low-income children. And yes, her…
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Drug pricing, rebates to shift with Health Policy
Drug rebates aren’t the headline grabbing element of Health Policy; for some of us they are probably in the eye-glazing…
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Esophageal cancer screening could lead to runaway health costs
Reuters’ Frederik Joelving reports that a new, easier method of taking biopsies to detect esophogeal cancer, called TSA, has opened…
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Experts share challenges of setting up state insurance exchanges
Setting up a state insurance exchange is a complicated endeavor – made more so by the bitter politics of Health…
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Attention to complex emotions around caregiving can add depth to stories
If we’re lucky as we cross the threshold into old age, people who we love – our spouses, our children, our…
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Comprehensive series on N.C. hospitals includes national context, effects of reform
The (Raleigh, N.C.) News & Observer and The Charlotte (N.C.) Observer just combined forces to do a terrific five-part series…
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Plenty of stories in how ACA could affect veterans’ health care
While preparing for a veterans health panel I moderated at the recent AHCJ conference in Atlanta, I remembered an article…
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Seniors missing out on important wellness exams
As health care reporters, we come across this truth time and again: insurance coverage doesn’t guarantee high quality medical care.…