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Watch surgeon general’s speech at Health Journalism 2016 #AHCJ16
United States Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, M.D., M.B.A., (@Surgeon_General) spoke to attendees of Health Journalism 2016 and discussed how his…
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Health officials talk about cities in crisis, disparities in health #AHCJ16
Health Journalism 2016 kicked off a powerful lineup of panels with a roundtable on covering the health angles of cities…
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Tips to keep in mind when reporting on the mental health of older adults
The National Council on Aging defines mental disorders as “health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or…
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What reporters should know about GOP proposal to replace Obamacare
“Across state lines.” That’s shorthand for what many GOP politicians see as part of an acceptable replacement for the Affordable…
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Selling insurance across state lines: What reporters need to know
Republicans talking about their ideas for replacing the Affordable Care Act often propose selling health insurance “across state lines.” The…
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Real-world reminder of the dangers of a tiny study
As reporters we are constantly parachuting into situations and exiting again just as quickly. A great many of our stories…
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Dental study backs up surgeon general’s concerns about excessive opioid use #AHCJ16
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has launched a campaign to address an epidemic of opioid addiction that holds two million…
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Financial incentives for physicians may not be working as expected
One premise behind the formation of accountable care organizations is that physicians and other health care providers would have financial…
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Fred Schulte: Sources for reporting on Medicare and Medicare Advantage
At Health Journalism 2016, investigative reporter Fred Schulte shared a list of sources he uses when reporting on Medicare, Medicare…
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Flaws, limits and conflicts: Tips to find study pitfalls #AHCJ16
At Health Journalism 2016 in Cleveland, Andrew M. Seaman and Hilda Bastian discussed shortcuts for weighing the likelihood a study’s…
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