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Electronic cigarettes come with risk of ‘devastating’ fire or explosion
Several reports have looked at the risks of fire and explosions related to electronic cigarettes, with a case in Hawaii…
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New year might see more people treating high blood pressure through nutrition
It’s a new year so, of course, the time is right to try a new diet. One approach that’s been…
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New tip sheet explains growing role of geriatric care managers
Family caregivers often struggle when finding appropriate care options for their loved ones. Siblings may argue over different approaches. Spouses…
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Keep an eye out for expanded Medicaid managed care in your state
More and more states are offering Medicaid managed care, with more than half of all Medicaid beneficiaries now receiving their…
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What reporters should know about geriatric care managers
Melissa Patrick Geriatric care managers have been around for decades and their numbers continue to grow, but many people have…
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Is Medicaid managed care coming to your state? Keep these coverage tips in mind
Kristen Schorsch As Medicaid managed care spreads, it is important for reporters to understand how it works and where to…
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Tussle over CMS data shows the importance of getting all the facts, without delay
When the federal government in June began to post a series of maps that showed how many health insurers would…
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Parents face critical trade-off in deciding between tap, bottled water
Worries about the safety of the nation’s tap water were already a reality before the 2014 lead-contamination crisis in Flint,…
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Making a strong case for attending the upcoming AHCJ conference
Sammy Caiola, a health journalist in Sacramento, is nothing if not prepared. As far back as December, Caiola had delivered…
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Flu season hitting older adults hard
The headlines say it all: In Houston, “Elderly should avoid the flu at all costs this season;” in Cleveland, “Flu…
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