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2016 AHCJ Reporting Fellows on Health Care Performance named
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance to five journalists who intend…
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Supreme Court case could affect states’ efforts to develop big-claims databases
Here’s a story that’s easy to overlook but could affect the future of health care cost and quality management. On…
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Recent headlines examine impact of racial disparities on cancer, longevity
First there was the “dubious milestone,” as The New York Times called it, of black women for the first time…
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Are we nearing the end of traditional medical journal articles?
Lots of challenges have faced medical publishing as the Internet has evolved. From predatory journals to the rise of open…
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Expert panel highlights cognitive aging risk factors, prevention
Medications — including many over-the-counter drugs — are among the greatest contributors to accelerated cognitive decline in older adults, according…
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‘Freezing’ cavities a potential alternative to ‘drill-and-fill’
A routine dental checkup for a Baltimore 4-year-old turned into a health care odyssey for his mother. It all began…
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Disparities found in hospice care among older dialysis patients
While end-of-life planning may be more common by providers and patients, there are “substantial” racial disparities when it comes to…
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How much can Kentucky’s next governor unravel an ACA success story?
The off-year Kentucky governor’s election put the future of the Affordable Care Act into question in that state. Kentucky is…
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Make use of this AHCJ benefit to help cover food and nutrition issues
When it comes to food as a social determinant of health, the issue can be daunting for reporters. Is it…
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AHCJ award winner tells us how she created comprehensive piece on high U.S. drug prices
No other country in the world pays as much for drugs as the United States — not even other wealthy…
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