Joyce Frieden

Joyce Frieden is a seasoned medical journalist with over three decades of experience. She currently oversees MedPage Today's coverage of Washington and health policy. Her career began at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, where she worked as a news editor for various medical magazines, including Physician's Management and Modern Medicine. Frieden later served as the editor of Clinical Endocrinology News and has contributed to numerous publications such as UPI, WebMD, Reuters Health, Drug Topics, the Washington Post, and Washingtonian magazine. She is a recipient of a Jesse H. Neal award for editorial excellence and is a member of the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Biography:  https://www.medpagetoday.com/people/jf7378/joyce-frieden

85%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

50%

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  • Joyce Frieden oversees MedPage Today's coverage of Washington and health policy. She has worked in medical journalism for 35 years, holding various positions at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich and serving as editor of Clinical Endocrinology News.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • Joyce Frieden's freelance clients have included UPI, WebMD, Reuters Health, Drug Topics, the Washington Post, and Washingtonian magazine.

Contradictions

50%

Examples:

  • The mortality gap between most rural and most urban US counties increased for cancer, heart disease, chronic lower respiratory disease (CLRD), and stroke. However, preventable premature deaths from cancer decreased from 21% to 0.3% during the study period.

Deceptions

100%

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Recent Articles

CDC Report: Significant Increase in Preventable Premature Deaths in Rural America, Particularly for Minority Populations

CDC Report: Significant Increase in Preventable Premature Deaths in Rural America, Particularly for Minority Populations

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 New CDC data reveals preventable premature deaths have risen significantly among Americans aged 80 and below, particularly in rural areas. The five leading causes - heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease - account for many of these deaths. Limited healthcare access is a major contributor. The CDC recommends improving access to healthcare, promoting healthy habits and addressing disparities among rural communities with high populations of Black, African American, American Indian or Alaska Native people.