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disparities
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Panelists at #AHCJ18 to discuss integrating medical, dental care
Oral health has been recognized as an integral part of overall health yet our fragmented health care system does not…
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HuffPost reporter, drawn by data, paints larger picture of hepatitis outbreak
It was supposed to be a simple map. But what started as a small graphics project at HuffPost soon transformed…
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How Medicaid work rules could impact public health
The Trump administration opened the door to requiring work rules for recipients of Medicaid, the joint federal-state health insurance program for the…
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Flu season hitting older adults hard
The headlines say it all: In Houston, “Elderly should avoid the flu at all costs this season;” in Cleveland, “Flu…
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Family caregivers to get help if RAISE Act is signed
New bipartisan legislation to support family caregivers is on its way to President Trump for his signature. The Recognize, Assist,…
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For radio reporter, a Health Journalism 2017 panel comes to life
In the midst of a conference, sometimes the story is hard to see – or hear. But for one AHCJ…
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Signs of housing shortages in other cities evoke West Coast crisis
The deadliest outbreak of hepatitis A in the country flaring in southern California stems from a confluence of factors, from…
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Could loan forgiveness bring dental care to underserved patients?
Many newly-minted dentists are burdened by the high cost of a dental education. The average dental student graduates with more…
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OECD reports highlight gaps behind life expectancy gains
People on average are living longer, overall. However, a pair of recent reports from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and…
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U.N. official’s tour explores impact of extreme poverty in the United States
During a two-week U.S. fact-finding tour, Philip Alston, the United Nations special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights, said…