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Joyce Frieden

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Joyce Frieden

Joyce Frieden oversees 麻豆传媒'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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A photo of attendees of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

An Unwelcome Souvenir From the Democratic National Convention: COVID

Multiple cases reported on social media; few precautions in evidence at the convention

A photo of blood culture media bottles in a laboratory machine.

Blood Culture Bottle Shortage Starting to Ease, Becton Dickinson Says

Production expected to hit 125% of weekly demand by year's end, spokesperson says

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U.S. Heat-Related Deaths Jumped 117% Since 1999

And deaths have accelerated in the last 7 years, according to researchers

A computer rendering of test tubes of blood lying on a test form.

CMS Drops Controversial Proposal for Blood Tests After Organ Transplant

Test supporters call the move a "win"; agency will issue a new proposal "in the coming months"

A photo of Tammy Duckworth speaking during Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Docs Performing Abortions 'Will Be Prosecuted' If GOP Returns to Power, Senator Says

They're coming for IVF next, Sen. Tammy Duckworth tells delegates at the Democratic convention

A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Healthcare a Major Player at the Democratic Convention's Opening Night

Abortion, COVID, gun violence, and drug prices were among the topics in the spotlight

A photo through a chain link fence of blue plastic barrel of waste discarded next to a river.

Docs Need Better Guidance on Patient Exposure to 'Forever Chemicals,' Group Says

Environmental group's "roadmap" also urges feds to continue cutting PFAS levels in food and water

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Is Medicare's Negotiated Drug Price List Worth Celebrating? Depends on Whom You Ask.

Reactions from physician and consumer groups were positive, but drugmakers begged to differ

Medicare Unveils First 10 Negotiated Drug Prices

Prices slashed by as much as 79%

A photo of the White House in Washington, DC.

Clinicians Need More Education on Climate-Related Health Issues, Expert Says

Students are clamoring for this content, Katie Huffling tells White House conference attendees

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