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What is a ‘medical home’ and why is it important?
Lola Butcher In the past decade, thousands of U.S. primary care practices have reorganized themselves as patient-centered medical home (PCMH)…
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Doctors talk about ethical decisions, surgery on conjoined twins
Photo: Gideon Gil/StatDr. Oscar J. Benavidez (left), Dr. Allan M. Goldstein and other doctors at MassGeneral Hospital for Children used…
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New studies consider how oral flora can impact health of the entire body
The human mouth is home to a variety of ecological niches, inhabited by hundreds of microbial species. Scientists are eager…
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Medical ethicist discusses Right-to-Try legislation
Taken at face value, Right-to-Try (RTT) legislation sounds like a no-brainer, promising to improve access to treatments yet unapproved for…
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Making sense of how the new tax bill will impact health care
The House and the Senate both have passed tax bills which have provisions that will deeply affect health care, ranging…
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Craft joins AHCJ staff as director of engagement
Cynthia Craft The Association of Health Care Journalists welcomes experienced journalist Cynthia Craft to its full-time staff in a new…
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Keep these points in mind when covering the tax bill’s impact on health care
The House and the Senate both have passed tax bills which have provisions that will deeply affect health care, ranging…
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Vox reporter describes deep dive into medical studies on back pain
Two years ago Vox began a new feature section called Show Me the Evidence. In each piece, the reporter reviews…
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AHCJ fellows attend briefing at CDC about ongoing public health emergencies
Fellows in two of AHCJ’s health journalism fellowship programs attended today’s press briefing about ongoing public health emergencies with Health…
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Hospice tip sheet offers pointers on data analysis, story ideas
Updated hospice compare data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) had been slated for release on Nov. 21…
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