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Review-Journal investigation chronicles allegations against dental board
Over recent years, the Nevada Board of Dental Examiners has weathered plenty of criticism. Two governors have singled out the…
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Tip sheet offers story ideas when reporting on Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage plans may not be all they’re cracked up to be and often mislead consumers, according to a new…
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How to deepen your reporting on Medicare Advantage
Here’s an under-reported story that’s important for 22 million people in the United States: One in three Americans over age…
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Investigation reveals failings in adoption of electronic health records
Over the past decade, federal spending of $36 billion to stimulate health providers’ conversion of patient medical records from piles…
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Financial abuse of elders can wipe out savings, take away independence
Financial fraud is a business which is both pervasive and problematic. Older people can be at high risk for this…
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U.S. vaccine safety system needs greater visibility, webcast panelists say
As state legislators have grappled with policies to address vaccine hesitancy, public health officials and journalists could do more to…
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Deregulation of pork production highlights need to cover food safety
In late September 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalized rules to deregulate the safety inspection process in pork production…
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Covering foodborne illness and food safety
An inevitable aspect of health reporting is covering outbreaks of foodborne illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates…
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Poor sleep quality linked to increased Alzheimer’s risk in Hispanics
Sleep disturbances among Hispanics may increase their risk of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers…
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Tip sheet dives into resources for rural health, social determinants
Rose Hoban, a long-time health journalist who founded and now leads North Carolina Health News, has written an AHCJ tip…
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