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AHCJ joins 60 other journalism groups to ask Trump administration for meeting on government access
The Association of Health Care Journalists and 60 other journalism organizations have requested a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump and…
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Watch for these four red flags when reporting on medical studies
Deciding whether to report on a clinical trial or other medical study requires considering factors that range from the study’s…
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What to know about Tom Price before his HHS confirmation hearings
Expect tough questioning from Senate Democrats when Congressman Tom Price appears before two of their committees in his bid to…
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Geriatric workforce training supports rural elderly
A shortage of qualified geriatric health providers to address the often complex health needs of rural seniors around the United…
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BBC piece on vitamin research a great example of engaging explanatory journalism
Anyone who has covered medical research for a while knows how fraught it can be to report on vitamin supplements…
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Calls growing to add dental benefit to Medicare Part B
A quarter of a million Americans are retiring each month. Many are surprised to learn that Medicare does not include…
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The importance of addressing hospital-acquired superbug infections
For three years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have penalized hospitals when the institutions show unacceptably high…
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How multigenerational grandfamilies in America are impacting oral health
The prevalence of multigenerational grandfamilies in America is impacting the oral health of both grandparents and the children they are…
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What reporters should know about falls in older adults
Comedians Chevy Chase and Dick Van Dyke are famous for their pratfalls. Their younger selves could take a tumble and…
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Should we beware the tyranny of the randomized controlled trial?
The intersection of scientific research, evidence and expertise can be a dicey one, particularly in an age in which evidence-based…
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