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Doctor’s path shows licensing’s weaknesses
The Associated Press’ Jay Reeves exposes systemic flaws in state medical licensing through the story of a physician who was…
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Under 1959 law, hospitals claim right to bill county for charity care
David Gulliver of Sarasota Health News found an almost-surreal local story that demonstrates just how desperate some recession-bitten hospitals have…
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AHCJ welcomes recently joined members
We’d like to welcome the following new members to AHCJ: Geri Aston, freelance, Chicago, Ill. Jennifer Austin, student, San Francisco,…
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St. Louis AHCJ members recognized for coverage
The St. Louis American was recognized by the Maternal Child and Family Health Coalition for “contributions to maternal and child…
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Bioethicist: Health workers must get H1N1 vaccine
On MSNBC.com, University of Pennsylvania bioethics professor Arthur Caplan takes a tough stand on flu vaccines for health professionals, imploring…
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Sourcebook now has examples of how folks use it
The Alliance for Health Policy has supplemented its Covering Health Issues sourcebook, distributed to AHCJ members earlier this year, with,…
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WSJ looks at effects of Penn. outcomes database
The Wall Street Journal‘s Thomas Burton has taken a look at the effects of one state’s commitment to publishing hospital…
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Call for entries: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
Be recognized for your best work. The Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism recognize the best health reporting in…
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AHCJ members have been busy; get latest news
AHCJ member Stephenie Overman’s new book, “Next-Generation Wellness at Work,” has been published by Greenwood Publishing Group. The book examines…
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Hockey, theater tickets for prostate screenings
Gary Schwitzer, professor at the University of Minnesota School of Journalism & Mass Communication and publisher of HealthNewsReview.org, writes about…
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