Joyce Frieden

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Joyce Frieden

Joyce Frieden oversees MedPage Today'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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Return of Rule Nixing Delivery of Rx Drugs to Medicare Patients Drawing Docs' Ire

"It is endangering the lives of the oldest and sickest Americans," oncology group says

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Pot Harms Unborn Kids; 1.6M Excess Deaths in Black Americans; Health Worker Shortage

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by MedPage Today staff

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More Price Transparency Needed in Healthcare, House Members Say

But Democrats argue it won't be enough to fix the healthcare system

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Masking Yields Small Reduction in COVID Risk, Review Concludes

Surgical masks or N95s should still be worn in healthcare settings, urge editorial authors

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Biden to Nominate Monica Bertagnolli as Next NIH Director

Surgical oncologist is currently head of the National Cancer Institute

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Bill to Study Xylazine Passes House, Advances in Senate

Measure does not address scheduling the drug, which is frequently added to fentanyl

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Multiple Solutions Needed to Fix Drug Supply Chain Problems, Lawmakers Told

Better prediction of shortages and more inspections of foreign plants are critical, experts say

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What Will Change Now That the Public Health Emergency Is Ending? Experts Weigh In

Medicaid and telehealth are among the big areas to watch

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How Should the U.S. Prepare for the Next Pandemic?

Pandemic response is in the crosshairs as Congress seeks to reauthorize a major funding bill

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Want to Make Your ACO a High Performer? Here Are the Keys

Doc engagement and in-house care coordinators are among the critical factors, research finds

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