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Joyce Frieden
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Washington Editor at MedPage Today. Michigan Daily alum. Reposts are not endorsements.
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Really interesting panel at the Population Health Colloquium!

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Want to Get Rid of Faulty Race-Based Dx and Treatment Criteria? It Can Be Done.
These changes can lead to big improvements in patient care, say those who have done it
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May 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
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A federal prosecutor has sent a letter to several medical journals asking how they handle "misinformation"and "competing viewpoints":
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Medical Journals Get Letters From DOJ
At least three journals received letters from a U.S. Attorney asking about 'competing viewpoints'
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April 18, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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My latest: what is happening with state "gold card" laws to exempt providers from prior authorization?
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State 'Gold Card' Laws Sound Good -- But Are They Working?
A Texas law to exempt providers from prior authorization hasn't worked out as hoped
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December 11, 2024 at 5:12 PM
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The @ahcj.bsky.social annual journalism contest is now open! Show us your best health care journalism from 2024!

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Awards for Excellence
AHCJ has been recognizing the best health reporting in print, broadcast and online media since 2004. Enter your own work today.
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December 2, 2024 at 10:54 PM
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Great summary of the status of FDA's menthol cigarettes ban by @joycefr.bsky.social on @medpagetoday.bsky.social .

What's the Status of the Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?
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What's the Status of the Proposed Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?
No one is saying for certain; a final rule is in process but has yet to be issued
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November 23, 2024 at 10:35 AM
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My latest on the reaction to the RFK Jr. nomination:

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Physician Groups Quiet on RFK Jr. Nomination for HHS Secretary
Several groups that did comment expressed concern about Kennedy's vaccine skepticism
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November 16, 2024 at 1:55 AM
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Hi! I'm a Bluesky newbie and just learning how to post. Check out my Q&A with the president-elect of the American Academy of Family Physicians: www.medpagetoday.com/primarycare/...
October 20, 2023 at 3:04 PM