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underserved
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Tip sheet: Nonprofit hospitals are gaming the system at patients’ expense
So far this year, hardly a week goes by without an article or report on egregious actions by nonprofit hospitals.…
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States bring different approaches to increase dental care for adults
The approaches vary from state to state, but the new year is bringing renewed efforts to broaden access to dental…
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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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Sun, surf – and free health care
So what does a wealthy doctor who retired and moved to a beach and golf community off the South Carolina…
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Looking at the ‘adventure’ philanthropy of dental professionals
Sara Schilling of the Tri-City Herald in Kennewick, Wash., recently caught up with a local dentist who channels his wanderlust…
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Workshop to offer look at nation’s rural health landscape #ruralhealth15
A lot has been made of mapping health care lately, from states and counties to ZIP codes and income. But…
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Stimulus boosts health care for poor Americans
The Associated Press’s Kristen Wyatt looks at one category of stimulus spending that’s already making an impact: funding for clinics…
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Doctor shortage a ‘crisis’ in Wash. (#ahcj09)
Marc Ramirez of The Seattle Times writes about Health Journalism 2009, focusing on a panel about medically underserved areas. He…