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Health equity
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Lung cancer screening guidelines may lead to more disparities
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. It accounts for almost…
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New research confirms earlier studies showing Medicaid expansion saves lives
For journalists covering the Build Back Better legislation and those in the 12 states that have yet to expand eligibility…
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Companies and health care institutions nationwide are prioritizing digital health equity efforts
Can digital tools help make health care more accessible and affordable for everyone? This concept, known as digital health equity,…
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New York City declares racism a public health crisis
New York City made national news when its Board of Health declared racism a public health issue last month. According…
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New tip sheet: The impact of climate change on health equity
I have reported extensively on the COVID-19 pandemic with many of my stories highlighting health care disparities. I quickly noticed…
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A national focus on health equity: important updates for reporters
Social determinants are well-known factors in individual health outcomes, but the coronavirus pandemic appears to have created urgency in the…
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American Journal of Public Health dedicates issue to health inequities and justice
Health inequalities have long been a concern in medicine. A robust evidence base has been growing for decades regarding social…
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Federal information blocking rule: What health care journalists need to know
With so much focus — and rightly so — on COVID-19, it’s understandable that even the best health care journalists…
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Researcher and advocate for reproductive health equity tells her own story
When Jallicia Jolly gave birth to her first child, Rose, in February, she experienced some of the disparities in care…
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Matthew Ong delves into the many factors that contribute to inequities in cancer care
Matthew Ong is associate editor and an investigative reporter at The Cancer Letter, where his award-winning stories on the politics…