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After setting enrollment records, ACA still needs improvement
2025 could be the last year with record enrollment ACA health plans if Republicans in Congress succeed in letting the…
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Despite criticism, the ACA has helped more Americans access health insurance
What’s left out of many discussions about the ACA are all the ways the law has helped Americans get better…
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Pitching to your ideal publication
Here’s a summary of what some AHCJ freelance members found works — and doesn’t — when pitching to your ideal…
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Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?
A recent study on a health system’s efforts to unify outpatient practices suggests it may help dismantle some long-standing disparities.
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New program helps gun violence survivors connect with journalists
The Survivor Connection, a program by the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, helps gun violence survivors connect with reporters.
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Looming budget cuts: What to know when covering Medicaid for older adults
If the Fiscal Year 2025 budget passes, it needs to be offset by $880 billion in cuts, making Medicaid a…
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How the ACA changed health insurance in the U.S.
Find out more about the significant impact the Affordable Care Act has had on the U.S. health insurance system.
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Telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries gets another reprieve
The continuing resolution avoiding a government shutdown also extended telehealth benefits for Medicare beneficiaries for six months.
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Medical gaslighting tops list of highest patient safety risks
Medical professionals dismissing patient concerns, or “medical gaslighting,” ranked No. 1 on ECRI’s annual list of patient safety concerns.
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What to know about palliative and hospice care
Despite what many people think, palliative care is distinct from hospice care — it’s not just for end-of-life.
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