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President’s Corner: Saluting volunteer service, growth of daily resources
It was great to see so many talented journalists at Health Journalism 2016 in Cleveland. More than 600 people showed…
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What Pokémon Go could mean for health care
The story angles for Pokémon Go appear to be almost as limitless as the game’s sudden and phenomenal popularity. Pokémon…
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Rise in obesity among older adults will increase burden on health system
Obesity in older adults is a very real and growing challenge. Since 1991, there’s been a steady increase in obesity…
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Tips to keep in mind when reporting ‘best of’ hospital ratings
Reporting on hospital ratings — the “best of,” “top ten” and other rankings designed to help consumers with decision making…
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Quick-and-dirty refresher for overall medical reporting
Sometimes you just need a quick-start guide to reporting on medical studies or a refresher if you haven’t done it…
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Untying the knots of MACRA
When I think about the forthcoming physician payment and EHR incentive program, known as MACRA, it brings to mind macramé,…
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Reports emphasize the dangers of racial disparities in oral health
Hispanic medical and dental leaders at a recent joint meeting in Washington, D.C., highlighted the urgency of getting more culturally…
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What is MACRA and what do reporters need to know about it?
MACRA is the 2015 law that created Medicare’s new payment system. It is the successor to the certified electronic medical…
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Pros and cons of health payment reform: Capitation
The Urban Institute and the Catalyst for Payment Reform have collaborated on a series of briefs about various forms of…
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Another look at blood donation in wake of Orlando shooting
Last month’s shooting in Orlando in drew attention not only to the city’s gay community but also to limits in…
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