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Health journalism
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Reporter’s dumpster diving led to HIPAA deal
With a $1 million settlement, HHS and Rite Aid have closed the book on a HIPAA privacy case that began…
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Hearing on public access to research will be online
Representatives of a number of medical- and publishing-related organizations will testify today at a hearing on “Public access to federally…
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HIPAA’s role in transplant story, correction
The Village Voice says things are rather tense at the New York Post after it incorrectly reported on Monday that…
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Frugal Minnesota splurges on lower backs
For physicians and patients, treating lower back pain is an exercise in restraint and patience. According to federal guidelines, such…
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Journalist recounts the pressure of GSK clinical trial
In the wake of questions about GlaxoSmithKline’s Avandia clinic trials, the Austin American-Statesman‘s Ana Cantú talks about her own experience…
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AHRQ releases ’09 state data on health care quality
The AHRQ has released the 2009 version of its state snapshots, which are particularly accessible versions of the National Healthcare…
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New project covers health care in Florida
A health journalism project has launched in Tampa, Fla., supported by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, reports the Tampa Tribune…
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Bill would require public access to research
Federal agencies would be required to develop policies allowing timely, free, online access to government-funded research under a bill, the…
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Reform may worsen ER crowding
Associated Press medical reporter Carla K. Johnson has found that, contrary to common assumptions, emergency rooms could become even more…
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J-S settles records suit; docs rebel against COI rules
As a result of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel‘s now-settled lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin, John Fauber was able to…