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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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Safety-net clinics in your community may benefit from new federal dental care grants
New federal grants will help safety net clinics across the country to provide more dental care in their communities. Nearly…
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Tapping into workplace wellness technology trends
Now that Americans are back to work after the July 4 holiday, it’s worth remembering that about 175 million people nationwide get…
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Companies employ telemedicine kiosks to improve worker wellness
Phil Galewitz has done a few telemedicine stories in the past few years for Kaiser Health News, including a story…
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New studies raise the question: Are out-of-pocket costs getting out of control?
Two new studies indicate that out-of-pocket costs of health care are rising sharply. The share of costs that consumers are…
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AHCJ member news: Jobs, fellowships, awards and more
This edition of member news includes accomplishments from Jennifer Abbasi, Monya De, Katherine Eban, Karen Garloch, Barbara Gastel, Prerna Mona Khanna,…
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Report on these unintended health consequences of municipal budget cuts
Much of the local news over the Independence Day weekend focused such as fireworks safety, beach traffic, flags and parades.…
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AHCJ names 2016-17 Regional Health Journalism Fellows
The Association of Health Care Journalists has named the 2016-17 class of the Regional Health Journalism Fellowship, an annual program…
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