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Dr. Lisa Schwartz’s loss reverberates throughout medical and journalism community
The evidence-based medical research community lost a hugely influential voice and amazing individual. Lisa Schwartz, M.D., M.S., a physician and…
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Administration proposes a new employee coverage option for businesses
HHS has proposed a new rule that would make it easier for employers to help their workers cover medical expenses…
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Reporter’s resource focuses on responsible mass shootings coverage
As I write this post, I can’t even recall what the most recent mass shooting was. I know it wasn’t…
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How one reporter accidentally stumbled on a state-wide prescribing investigation
With “Death Certificate Project” and “opioids” in a headline, any story would — one would think — be a gold…
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New innovation waiver guidance provides more – and less – flexibility for states
The Trump administration has released new guidance that revamps the Affordable Care Act (ACA) state innovation waivers – also known…
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Covering urban health through data and history
Cities provide unique views on the concentrated nature of how policies play out in the everyday lives of their citizens.…
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New research highlights gulf between primary care, dental care
A pediatrician sees a child with untreated tooth decay, but doubts a dentist will be available in the child’s community.…
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Resources to help cover the health care angle after a mass shooting
As mass shootings increase every year, health journalists have a responsibility to continue covering these tragedies — and possible prevention…
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Amazon Berkshire’s health care initiative hires expert in contracting for quality
Last spring, Atul Gawande, M.D., became chief executive officer of an unnamed initiative that will cover the health costs of…
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Event provides perspectives on California’s health policy landscape
Health Affairs held an October event in Sacramento on California’s health policy landscape (also available as a podcast). Here are…
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