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Atlanta chapter hears from CDC about global health efforts
Members of the Atlanta chapter of AHCJ heard a fascinating talk about the CDC’s global reach from Ron Ballard, associate…
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AHCJ member news: Reporting awards, job changes, new publications
Constance Alexander’s spoken opera, “The Way Home,” is featured in “Scenes from the Common Wealth: Short Plays & Monologues by…
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With exchanges looming, AHCJ updates Health Policy resources
Health Policy core topic leader Joanne Kenen is continually updating the stories, tip sheets, data and other resources to help…
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Shared wisdom: Giving depth to an anecdotal story
It pays to read your email, according to AHCJ member Lisa Chedekel, co-founder of the Connecticut Health I-Team (C-Hit), a…
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New GAO report reveals trends in coverage, use of dental services
In 2011, 4 million children did not obtain needed dental care because their families could not afford it, according to…
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Despite ACA, remember that millions will remain uninsured
Who will still be uninsured a decade from now? We know millions of people are going to get covered under…
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Seven ideas to cover health exchanges before the rollout
Katie McCrimmon Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, a reporter for HealthPolicySolutions.org in Colorado, shares some important story ideas and questions, as well as background…
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Reporters explore health care issues in jails, prisons
From time to time, the tabs in my web browser taunt me with the stories I’ve saved to read later.…
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Federal panel has recommendations for Congress on long-term care
On Thursday, the federal Commission on Long-Term Care completed a package of recommendations for inclusion in its final report on…
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Studies raise questions about medical care in high-deductible health plans
In August, we reported on two surveys of employers that showed a movement toward less comprehensive health insurance. More employers…
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