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Epidemiological consultations: When the Army consults on serious medical situations
The U.S. Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive Medicine recently released a printed list of its Epidemiological Consultation (EPICON)…
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Tools for covering hospitals: Financial documents
This tip sheet, from Karl Stark of The Philadelphia Inquirer, details five financial documents to review on your local nonprofit…
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Inspection reports reveal deficiencies in assisted-living care
Ziva Branstetter of The Tulsa World recently reported a series of articles about assisted-living centers. She found that the public…
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Disaster coverage: Is your newsroom prepared?
In light of the bridge collapse in Minneapolis, this might be a good time to review the role of health…
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Drug safety regulation and the Prescription Drug User Fee Act
The Washington, D.C., chapter heard a lively and informative panel discussion on the reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee…
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Election 2008: Where do the candidates stand on health care?
As the 2008 presidential campaign intensifies, AHCJ will be tracking the candidates' positions on health care issues. Use our chart…
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D.C. chapter learns about drug safety regulation and the Prescription Drug User Fee Act
Washington, D.C., members gathered July 18 for a brown-bag lunch and panel discussion on drug safety regulation and the Prescription…
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Covering HIV/AIDS: 4th IAS Conference and more resources
The 4th International AIDS Society's Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention began July 22, 2007, in Sydney, Australia. AHCJ's…
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AHCJ objects to Ill. agency withholding enrollment figures
AHCJ's board of directors has sent a letter to Barry S. Maram, director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and…
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Medical misconnections: Patient-safety problems
David Wahlberg of the Wisconsin State Journal reported on patient-safety problems, including tubing misconnections, incompatible defibrillator pads, nurse fatigue and…
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