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In her new book, physician-journalist reframes what’s wrong with U.S. health care
It’s a cliché to say that American health care is broken. Ilana Yurkiewicz, M.D., a Stanford University oncologist and internal…
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AHCJ signs letter with press freedom group, urging access to court audio recordings
AHCJ has joined with the Freedom of the Press Foundation, PEN America, the American Civil Liberties Union, and other media…
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Clinicians: New federal guidance on anxiety screenings don’t do enough to curb youth and young adult suicide
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has received credit for bringing awareness to the possible links between anxiety and other…
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A year later, the Inflation Reduction Act is about to take on rising drug costs
On the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, CMS is poised to begin negotiating prices for the 10 most…
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How to report on the COVID-19 uptick when the public says ‘meh’
COVID-19 cases have begun rising again as the new school year looms. Here are some fresh angles for covering the…
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Finding fresh approaches to reporting on the maternal mortality crisis
A recent analysis of state maternal mortality data offers journalists topic ideas they can expand on in articles about a…
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Tip sheet: Questions to ask at medical conferences when time is short
Here are some of the best questions you should ask presenting researchers, outside experts and attendees at medical research conferences.
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Proposed rules would protect consumers from junk insurance plans, surprise bills and medical debt
Junk insurance plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act are one of the biggest holes in…
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Tip sheet: Reporting on the health sector’s big impact on greenhouse gas emissions
Even before the extreme weather of this summer, health care systems had become increasingly aware that climate change endangers human…
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Quality rankings emerge for outpatient surgery
For decades, same-day procedures such as joint replacements and colonoscopies have outnumbered inpatient surgeries, yet only recently have consumers had…
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