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Issues to consider when covering hospital readmission penalties
Jordan Rau American hospitals may have some of the most advanced medical technology in the world, but they hold an…
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Bridging the gap between oral health and overall health
“Oral health is integral to general health,” Surgeon General David Satcher famously observed. “You cannot be healthy without oral health.…
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How to improve your understanding of the link between periodontal health and systemic disease
Mary Otto Advances in science are contributing to a growing appreciation of the interrelationships between oral and systemic conditions. Here…
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Reporter explores the secondary health problems of elderly during hospitalization
People go to the hospital to get better, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case with elderly adults, who can…
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You don’t have to wait for 2020 for U.S. Census health data
The nation’s next population count won’t come until 2020, but in the meantime reporters can use the U.S. Census Bureau…
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New programs aim to give young docs skills to care for aging adults
Athens, Ga., is a small city about 75 miles east of Atlanta. Older adults love its low cost of living,…
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Here’s how to mine census data to better cover the health-gap story
Susan Heavey If you are covering the social determinants of health care, chances are you will need some data on…
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‘Young Invincibles’ create a headache for ACA enrollment goals
The “Young Invincibles” are back in the news. The Obama administration expected – and needed – large numbers of younger…
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Radio reporter discusses Medicaid dental coverage and how his health emergency influenced his work
It is a scenario that regularly plays out in statehouses during times of fiscal austerity: funding for Medicaid dental services…
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Five things to know about ACA enrollment challenges for ‘young invincibles’
Kimberly Leonard The “young invincibles” live up to their name. They don’t think they’ll get sick or hurt, and so…
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