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Reporter explores the secondary health problems of elderly during hospitalization
People go to the hospital to get better, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with elderly adults, who can…
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You don’t have to wait for 2020 for U.S. Census health data
The nation’s next population count won’t come until 2020, but in the meantime reporters can use the U.S. Census Bureau…
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New programs aim to give young docs skills to care for aging adults
Athens, Ga., is a small city about 75 miles east of Atlanta. Older adults love its low cost of living,…
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Here’s how to mine census data to better cover the health-gap story
Susan Heavey If you are covering the social determinants of health care, chances are you will need some data on…
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‘Young Invincibles’ create a headache for ACA enrollment goals
The “Young Invincibles” are back in the news. The Obama administration expected – and needed – large numbers of younger…
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Radio reporter discusses Medicaid dental coverage and how his health emergency influenced his work
It is a scenario that regularly plays out in statehouses during times of fiscal austerity: funding for Medicaid dental services…
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Five things to know about ACA enrollment challenges for ‘young invincibles’
Kimberly Leonard The “young invincibles” live up to their name. They don’t think they’ll get sick or hurt, and so…
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What you should know when reporting on Medicare open enrollment
This year’s fall open enrollment for Medicare beneficiaries began on Oct.15 and continues through Dec. 7. Anyone eligible for Medicare…
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Radio reporter discusses Medicaid dental coverage and how his health emergency influenced his work
Andy Marso It is a scenario that regularly plays out in statehouses during times of fiscal austerity: funding for Medicaid…
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AHCJ webcast to offer wider look at lead contamination crisis
At first, the headlines focused on Flint, Mich., but soon other communities around the country were testing their water for…
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