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Reporter looks at why, how clinic banned drug reps and their samples
Markian Hawryluk Six years ago, a clinic in Oregon made the decision to ban representatives from the pharmaceutical companies. The…
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Story on ‘diaper need’ brings a medical study to life
Eryn Brown Medical research can often seem far removed from a local health beat. All the statistics, the jargon, the…
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Getting past gatekeepers to cover research requires strategy
Brenda Goodman You have a great medical study to cover – interesting topic, compelling results. All you need is an…
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Oral health is a significant factor in overall well-being in seniors
Good oral health is a strong indicator of good overall health in older adults. It makes sense that nutritional…
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What reporters should know about nutrition and aging
Eating “well” is critical throughout the lifecycle to prevent chronic disease, and support both physical and mental health. Each stage…
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Mining the Census for Health Reporting
Ronald Campbell, of The Orange County Register, offers a number of story ideas and tips on reporting them. Among the…
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Seven ideas to cover health exchanges before the rollout
Katie McCrimmon Katie Kerwin McCrimmon, a reporter for HealthPolicySolutions.org in Colorado, shares some important story ideas and questions, as well as background…
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Employers use self-funded insurance to avoid ACA mandate
Joseph Burns Seeking to avoid the employer mandate of the Affordable Care Act, many small employers are pursuing self-funded health…
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Tapping the holy grail of hospital data
Charles Ornstein California journalists are lucky to have the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. Despite its bureaucratic and…
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Covering pediatric dental benefits
Chad Terhune Pediatric dental benefits are among the 10 essential health benefits included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. But…