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Health Journalism 2013: Stories generated by the conference
The end of bad meds, Christine Gorman, Scientific American
U.S. troops reeling from explosives-caused pressure that can lead to lasting brain damage, Tony Bartelme, The Post and Courier
Fighting Prescription Drug Abuse, One Log In At a Time, Kristin Gourlay, Rhode Island Public Radio
From Medicare policy to Massachusetts governor? Donald Berwick Explores Gubernatorial Run; Cites ACA Weaknesses, Hoag Levins, LDI Health Economist
Health Journalism Conference Spotlights Growing Complications of Senior Care, Eileen Beal, GBO News
AHCJ’s New Website Provides Investigative Tool on Hospitals, GBO News
Health reform lessons found in Massachusetts, Paula Burkes, The Oklahoman
Commentary: Health care reform, not yet reformed, Bobby Warren, The (Wooster, Ohio) Daily Record
Older, Homeless, No Family Caregiver — What Do They Do?, Sally Abrahms, AARP
Author says U.S. health care system “killed my father,” Karen Garloch, The Charlotte Observer
Journalists weigh in on the state of health-care journalism, David Levine, Elsevier Connect
Physician's Powerful Words Humble Reporter, David Pittman, MeddPage Today
Docs Must Lead the Charge for Real Reform, David Pittman, MedPage Today
“The Dean’s Lie” – about new docs going into primary care, Gary Schwitzer, HealthNewsReview.org
Don't put off important discussions about end-of-life wishes, Charlotte Sutton, Tampa Bay Times
New Database Reveals Thousands of Hospital Violation Reports, Christine Vestal, Stateline.org
Local hospitals among those cited for violations, Tristan Navera, Dayton Business Journal
Despite Primary Care Doctor Need, Those Teaching Specialties Earn $90K More, Bruce Japsen, Forbes
Farmer – Regulate Thyself: Agribusiness Takes Food Safety into Its Own Hands, Erin Brodwin, Scientific American
Computerized nurses might improve health care, researchers say, Public Health Newswire
Covering Clinical Trials: a message for journalists and critical readers, Judy Stone, M.D., Molecules to Medicine on ScientificAmerican.com
Health Sense: Hospital inspection info easily accessible for the first time, David Wahlberg, Wisconsin State Journal
Health journalism conference underway in Boston, Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service
Health IT innovations, value of EHR systems discussed, Phil Cauthon, KHI News Service
Former CMS chief: Patients, families should have greater say in health reform, Dave Ramey, KHI News Service
Does New Alzheimer’s Research Offer Hope?, Rita Baron-Faust, M.P.H., Senior Planet
Must-Read: ‘I’m One Of The 26 Percent With Mental Illness,’ Carey Goldberg, WBUR
Dementia scientists scanning for dollars, Barbara Peters Smith, Sarasota (Fla.) Herald-Tribune
Big safety nets struggle to find partners, Ron Shinkman, FierceHealthFinance
Guideline Changes Have Asperger's Community on Edge, Lisa Esposito, HealthDay News
The 'Learning Curve' of Living With Asperger's, Lisa Esposito, HealthDay News
Can Synthetic Biology Keep Your Food Safe?, Julianne Wyrick, Scientific American guest blog
$43,536 per cancer treatment! Doctor claims hospital is overcharging for drug, Suzanne Laurent, SeacoastOnline.com
The Call for Regulation Over Exhortation, Cheryl Clark, HealthLeaders Media
Storify:
#ahcj13: a rookie's foray; Maithri Vangala
Keynote #AHCJ13 with Dr. Groopman & Dr. Hartzband; Tara Haelle
NewsPro, stories include:
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Sign of the times: Finding New Models of Health Reporting
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Bringing it home: Tips on Localizing Health Care Reform
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Keys from Massachusetts: Gov. Deval Patrick’s Take on Health Reform Coverage
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E-books: A new opportunity: Self-Publishing Online
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Rx for a better story: A Dose of Skepticism
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What do editors want? How Freelancers Can Get an Editor’s Attention
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Finding the right balance: Informing the Public Without Creating Panic
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Covering a tragedy: Reporters Land in Uncertain Territory
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AHCJ award winners
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AHCJ joins science group
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Animal magnetism: A Vet Shares Ideas for Health Reporters