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Joyce Frieden

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Joyce Frieden

Joyce Frieden oversees 乌鸦传媒's coverage of Washington and health policy. She began her career in medical journalism 35 years ago at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, working as a news editor for Physician's Management, Modern Medicine, Hospital Formulary, and several other medical magazines. She previously served as editor of Clinical Endocrinology News, and her byline has appeared in other physician newspapers including Internal Medicine News, Family Practice News, and ObGyn News. Her freelance clients have included UPI, WebMD, Reuters Health, Drug Topics, the Washington Post, and Washingtonian magazine. She is the recipient of a Jesse H. Neal award for editorial excellence and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.

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<乌鸦传媒>Supreme Court Preserves Access to Abortion Pill

In unanimous decision, justices rule plaintiffs can't sue because they haven't been harmed

AMA over photo of the interior of Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>AMA's House of Delegates Says Yes to Drug Decriminalization

"We need to move to something different ... something that actually works," one member said

AMA over photo of the interior of Hyatt Regency Chicago in Chicago, IL

<乌鸦传媒>The AMA Will 'Fight for Our Profession and Our Patients,' Says New President

Health system should "not get in the way" of providing good care, says Bruce Scott

FDA ADCOMM 2024-2025 formula for COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Give a Hearty Thumbs Up to a COVID Vaccine Based on the JN.1 Strain

"Even with some variation, there's still reasonably good protection"

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<乌鸦传媒>House Committee Divided on Whether Changes are Needed in 340B Drug Discount Program

Program's value undisputed, but some members say hospitals are taking unfair advantage

FDA ADCOMM 2024-2025 formula for COVID-19 vaccines over a photo of a syringe drawing from a vial.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Panel to Consider Which COVID Strain to Target in an Updated Vaccine

The KP.2 subvariant is now dominant in the U.S., FDA staff says in a briefing document

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<乌鸦传媒>What if Medicaid Enrollees Were Given Cash Instead of Insurance Benefits?

Having them buy insurance or pay for services directly would bring down prices, supporters say

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<乌鸦传媒>Some Families With Private Health Insurance Still Need Financial Help, Study Says

Lower-income families spend one-fourth of their post-subsistence income on healthcare needs

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<乌鸦传媒>More Money, Fewer Prior Auths Needed to Save Private Practices, Lawmakers Told

Medicare rates' failure to keep up with inflation is especially damaging, doctors say

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<乌鸦传媒>House Members Question FDA Officials on Lab-Developed Tests, Missed Deadlines

Agency official also seeks Congress's help with preventing device shortages

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