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New blog gives first-person account of Ebola treatment in West Africa
Ebola coverage has been ubiquitous, but fairly short on eyewitness perspective. This BMJ blog, “The Ebola Diaries,” gives readers on-the-ground insights from…
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Lindberg, NLM’s health informatics pioneer, to retire
Don Lindberg, M.D., who has served as director of the National Library of Medicine for more than 30 years, will…
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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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Gero is “hot science:” NIH Director Collins
The National Institutes of Health remains strongly committed to the future of aging research, said NIH Director Francis S. Collins…
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New report raises concerns about Indiana dental chains
A new federal report raises questions about the billing practices of nearly 100 Indiana Medicaid dentists, as well as the…
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Interactive atlases can help coverage of Diabetes Awareness Month
Sometimes it’s difficult to get a handle on major health determinants in your community, and it’s even harder to make…
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Students find new angles to cover at free dental clinic
The Journalism Center on Children & Families, formerly the Casey Journalism Center, is scheduled to close at the end of…
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New OIG report: Medicare paid for HIV drugs for deceased beneficiaries
A report released Friday by the Office of the Inspector General found that, under the Part D program, Medicare paid…
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Four-year results of global payment initiative show costs reduced, quality improved
An innovative payment program from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts has achieved impressive results in controlling costs and improving…
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Five journalists receive 2015 Health Care Performance fellowships
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded five journalists AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance for work to…
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