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State’s ‘misstep’ means Calif. kids need separate dental plans
Pediatric dental coverage was designated as one of 10 essential benefits under Affordable Care Act. But most dental insurance is…
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Employer survey shows continued move toward less comprehensive health insurance coverage
Almost every day there is news about the strategies employers are using as they prepare for the Affordable Care Act.…
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Journalists taken aback by AP’s tweets about pharmaceutical company
Journalists on Twitter were surprised, even dismayed, on Tuesday when tweets from The Associated Press prompted followers to “Visit AstraZeneca’s…
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New data has some good news on use of antipsychotic drugs
Antipsychotic drugs are used less often and patient-centered treatment for behavioral health, including dementia, is on the rise, according to…
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Forcing ideas through a tiny funnel to translate science
Public speaking, especially in an unforgiving fast format, gave me new insights into my own writing. It was a nail-biting…
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Sex & money: When correlation isn’t causation, studies can still inform
Two recent studies in the news have been clear examples of the correlation vs. causation question that’s part and parcel…
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Behind the headlines, survey reveals ‘a quiet revolution’ away from more comprehensive insurance
One of the big stories reported on Aug. 21 involved the Kaiser Family Foundation/Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) 2013…
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2013 class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows chosen
Eight journalists have been named to this year’s class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created to…
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Poor oversight of Medicaid managed care programs takes toll on patients
Jenni Bergal When Kaiser Health News hired Jenni Bergal as a freelance contractor, she was given only one assignment: Write…
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Advocacy group issues nursing home report card
Alaska is the place to be if you need nursing home care, but steer clear of Texas. Families for Better…
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