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Congress, regulators offer financial relief for Americans seeking tests, treatment for new coronavirus
The just-passed multibillion-dollar Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes free diagnostic testing for the new COVID-19 illness — for those…
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AHCJ suspends membership expirations during virus efforts
The Association of Health Care Journalists has announced a “no-expiration policy” during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Memberships that would normally…
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AHCJ suspends membership expirations during virus efforts
The Association of Health Care Journalists has announced a “no-expiration policy” during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Memberships that would normally…
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Despite pronouncements, no quick turnaround likely for COVID-19 treatments, vaccines
An inaccurate statement that President Trump made during a March 19 news briefing — that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine had…
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Finding the latest COVID-19 studies — and covering them thoughtfully
In the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, most data came from news reports, clinical summaries and preprints. Now more…
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Study: Older adults with obstructive sleep apnea have higher health costs
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common and costly medical condition leading to a wide range of health risks such…
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VOX series examines the approach of four countries to universal coverage.
In a new How I Did It essay, Dylan Scott of Vox explains how he and colleagues Ezra Klein and…
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Abrupt end to Oregon legislative session leaves dental therapist bill in the lurch
In Oregon, oral health and tribal advocates have pledged that they will continue to fight for legislation that would permanently…
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How one series focused on what U.S. can learn from other countries’ health systems
Dylan Scott, a health care reporter for Vox, and his colleagues completed a multi-part series on how other countries have…
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AB 5 lawsuit moves forward in California court
A lawsuit against California’s new independent contractor legislation took a step forward on March 11. U.S. District Court Judge Philip…
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