- californiahealthline.org/capitol-desk/2011/6/more-adhc-centers-close-lawsuit-filed.aspx
- californiahealthline.org/features/2011/will-ending-adult-day-health-care-services-save-state-money.aspx
- californiahealthline.org/features/2011/advocates-health-plans-state-eyeing-adhc-hearing.aspx
- californiahealthline.org/features/2011/questions-remain-after-adhc-lawsuit-settlement.aspx
List date(s) this work was published or aired.
June 10 Aug. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 21
Reporter covered issue in dozens of stories over several months (and he’s still covering it in 2012). These are stories selected for contest.
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
As part of Californa’s effort to save money, the Legislature voted to eliminate the state’s adult day health care program as a Medi-Cal benefit. That decision, coupled with the governor’s veto of a proposed replacement program, prompted the state to devise a new way to deliver subsidized care for about 35,000 low-income Californians, many of them frail and elderly. The state’s plan was challenged in court. A new, smaller statewide program was formed as part of a settlement of the lawsuit.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
Legislative hearings, committee meetings; court documents.
Explain types of human sources used.
State officials, legislators, attorneys, care providers, patients.
Results:
Issue continues to unfold.
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
State officials not pleased after a couple reports divulged information before state was ready. Reporter maintained professional relationship with state officials, legislators, senior advocates and continues to cover story.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Make effort early and often to include multiple sides/voices in your coverage.