Health Care Policy

Evidence-Based Medicine and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

An update of an Interview with Alfred O. Berg, MD, MPH

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Drug Shortages: A Public Health Crisis

Dr. Rola Kaakeh discusses the broad public health impact of drug shortages and what is being done to address this important issue.

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Some Doctors Refuse to Treat Kids Who Have Not Been Immunized

Some Doctors Refuse to Treat Kids Who Have Not Been Immunized

Should pediatricians refuse to treat children unless their parents agree to have them vaccinated according to CDC guidelines?

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Graduates Without Health Coverage Should Consider Their Parents' Plan

Graduates Without Health Coverage Should Consider Their Parents’ Plan

The health law guarantees that until the age of 26, children can stay on a family plan. There are exceptions, however, including when the young adult is offered insurance at work. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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20 Questions: Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH

20 Questions: Beth Seltzer, MD, MPH

Dr. Beth Seltzer, board certified in Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, is a former documentary filmmaker and the author of 101 Careers in Public Health.

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Church Groups Form Sharing Ministries To Cover Members' Medical Costs

Church Groups Form Sharing Ministries To Cover Members’ Medical Costs

Health-care sharing ministries are financed through monthly fees, and those revenues are divvied up and sent to members when they have have health care expenses. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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SDN Reports: The DNP Degree

SDN Reports: The DNP Degree

The Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is gaining ground amidst intense debate and conflict. An SDN Reports article.

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CBO: Seniors Would Pay Much More For Medicare Under Ryan Plan

CBO: Seniors Would Pay Much More For Medicare Under Ryan Plan

Health care entitlement programs are targeted for major overhauls under the House GOP budget proposal, says the Congressional Budget Office. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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As Medicaid Budgets Squeezed, States Consider Eccentric Ideas On Cutting Costs

As Medicaid Budgets Squeezed, States Consider Eccentric Ideas On Cutting Costs

States look for money saving ideas, including suggestions from the public, to cut Medicaid costs. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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Pharmacists Expand Role To Help Educate And Coach Patients

Pharmacists Expand Role To Help Educate And Coach Patients

Consumers often find it easier to get time with a pharmacist than a doctor, so drug stores are offering more outreach programs about chronic health problems. Provided by Kaiser Health News.

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