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Joyce Frieden

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Joyce Frieden

Joyce Frieden oversees 番茄社区'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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VA's Medical Supply Chain Needs Reform, Lawmakers Told

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Senate Confirms Vivek Murthy as Surgeon General, Again

This will be Murthy's second time around in the job

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Abortion Opponents Make New Run at Roe v. Wade

But may have to wait a few years, say opponents of new Arkansas law

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Healthcare Disruptors: Doubling Down on Primary Care

Iora Health and its care teams are changing the way primary care is delivered

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Meat and Poultry Processing Workers Need COVID Vaccines, Lawmakers Told

Witnesses slam industry for failing to protect workers

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'Momnibus' Bill Gaining Ground in House

Package of bills is aimed at improving maternal health and healthcare for women of color

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Non-Emergency Transport Valuable in Medicaid, but Issues Abound

Biggest users are patients with end-stage renal disease, report finds

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Biden's New ONC Head Wins Plaudits From Predecessors

Micky Tripathi will bring a blend of experience and policy knowledge, they say

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Copay Assistance Programs Help Patients but Confuse Them Too

Insurers keep track of their use and in some cases won't apply them to patient deductibles

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Medicare's 'Most Favored Nation' Drug-Pricing Rule in Limbo

Rule affecting Part B drugs was to take effect Jan. 1 but was stopped by federal court orders

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