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CMS trials prior authorization for select Medicare services
A new CMS pilot program that imposes prior authorization on several procedures potentially opens the claims process to fraud and…
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How a reporter got the scoop on a startup helping patients taper off antidepressants
Learn how WIRED reporter Kate Knibbs covered a health startup helping patients taper off antidepressants without debilitating side effects.
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AHCJ welcomes new directors, bids farewell to Freyer, Fallik
Members elect two new, four returning board members as AHCJ transitions leadership after more than a decade of service by…
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Following the money and the mission in corporate social responsibility campaigns
Whether driven by reputation, regulation, or real commitment to change, corporate social responsibility efforts increasingly shape how communities access care.
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Medicaid cuts: Tips for covering the legal frontlines
Deepen your reporting and capture the ripple effects of intensifying legal battles against cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA subsidies.
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Why your coverage should focus on prevention as tick-borne diseases spread
As tick-borne diseases spread in a warming world, health journalists can help spread awareness of effective prevention methods.
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RFK Jr. wants us all to wear health trackers — will it work?
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently shared his vision that all Americans wear a digital health device within the…
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How Trump’s budget impacts older adults
Advocates say Trump’s “big, beautiful” budget bill will mean the upheaval of vital programs keeping older adults healthy and aging…
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What reporters need to know about hospital-at-home programs
Hospital-at-home programs — in which patients receive care at home instead of a hospital — have grown in popularity since…
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How to cover the growing field of telesurgery
Telesurgery uses robotic surgical systems and wireless networking to connect surgeons to patients who are geographically distant.
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