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Lung cancer screening guidelines may lead to more disparities
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. It accounts for almost…
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Patient-safety leader challenges hospitals nationwide to establish 10 crucial teams
A leader in the patient-safety movement recently urged hospital officials to use their organizations to take on 10 specific challenges…
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Managing reporter burnout during the pandemic
Since the beginning of the pandemic, almost every health reporter I’ve talked with has experienced both the professional thrill of…
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How to cover virtual reality applications in health care
Image courtesy of Douglas Holt, M.D. Physicians use various strategies to explain tests or new procedures to patients. Beyond verbal…
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New tip sheet: Ten things to know when covering COVID-19
It has been exactly two years (December 8, 2019) since Wuhan, China health authorities first discovered viral pneumonia cases of unknown cause…
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New research confirms earlier studies showing Medicaid expansion saves lives
For journalists covering the Build Back Better legislation and those in the 12 states that have yet to expand eligibility…
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New index evaluating aging across states is a valuable resource for journalists
Where you live will help determine how successfully you age. A retrospective analysis by leading aging experts in the U.S.…
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New tip sheet urges journalists to advise Medicare members about the best plans to meet their needs
Every day, some 10,000 Americans become eligible for Medicare, a rate that’s projected to continue for the next 18 years,…
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Sex differences and COVID-19: How journalists can raise awareness
As widespread as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have been, there are differences reporters need to understand — and…
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Companies and health care institutions nationwide are prioritizing digital health equity efforts
Can digital tools help make health care more accessible and affordable for everyone? This concept, known as digital health equity,…