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politics
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Understanding the health care debate among Democratic candidates
For better or for worse, health care continues to dominate the Democratic primary. If you’re having trouble understanding precisely where…
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Mayors pledge to encourage age-friendly cities
Making cities more age-friendly means getting those in charge on board with the idea. The Milken Institute is asking mayors…
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Projected increase in health spending poses dilemma for policymakers
The aging population is a key driver of increased health spending, according to a new report from the Centers for…
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What reporters should know about GOP proposal to replace Obamacare
“Across state lines.” That’s shorthand for what many GOP politicians see as part of an acceptable replacement for the Affordable…
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Covering health care quandaries in an anti-immigrant campaign year
Here’s a story worth looking at in the states, particularly in the midst of a pretty heated campaign season: health…
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What doctors really think about ACA and the role their politics play
We have reams of data showing that people’s views of the Affordable Care Act largely align with their political view…
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Getting the facts straight in the ACA reform debate
Many of us spend time fact-checking what political candidates say during the debates. But sometimes we need to fact-check the…
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Be prepared to cover medical research claims during election season
As the race toward the 2016 election gradually takes over more and more media coverage, Americans’ attention will be pulled…
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What the Republican win might mean for the Affordable Care Act
Come January, the Republicans will have big majorities in the House and the Senate – majorities they have not had…
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Watch funding, implementation and court cases as Health Policy moves forward
The election is over. Obamacare survived. So what’s the story in your state or community? Implementation. Or lack thereof. Joanne…