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First candidates for AHCJ board of directors announced; still time to declare candidacy
Several professional category members of AHCJ have announced their candidacy for the organization’s board of directors. Six of the 12 director positions…
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AHCJ update: Hospital mortality and readmission data now available
AHCJ just updated and simplified its version of the hospital mortality and readmission data available exclusively to members. Going back…
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Survey of AHCJ members finds biggest access problems at federal level
Health journalists seeking information from government agencies often encounter obstacles, especially at the federal level, according to AHCJ’s recent survey.…
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Survey of health journalists finds roadblocks to information at federal agencies
The first survey to focus on the newsgathering experiences of health care journalists has found that the federal government often…
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‘State of decay’ in oral health of elderly varies widely by state
With good public dental benefits, extensive community water fluoridation, and reductions in tooth loss among seniors, Minnesota has earned top…
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Three tips on making health IT a human story
Health IT in the media is often covered as an arcane business or gadget story. Or it’s covered in the…
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Rankings reveal which states are healthiest for aging adults
Massachusetts tops this year’s list of healthiest places for older adults, according to the 2016 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.…
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Update on VA response to wait times recalls Shulkin’s #AHCJ16 comments
In a conversation with Renee Montagne on Morning Edition last week, David Shulkin, undersecretary for Health at the Department of…
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Essay collection on longevity revolution sparks story ideas
What would the future look like if we could all live to 100? How must housing, retirement, health care, technology…
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Media can make a difference in veterans’ health, #AHCJ16 panelists say
The irony was hard not to notice. For more than an hour, an expert panel addressed a roomful of journalists…
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