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Millions burdened by the cost of long-term care
Panelists discussed the growing financial crisis of long-term care in the U.S. at Health Journalism 2024 in June.
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The struggle is real: Covering family caregiving
A recent report found that 67% of family caregivers of older adults struggle to balance their jobs and caregiving roles.
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Largest survey of trans people shows satisfaction with choices despite sharp disparities
The largest poll of trans people ever conducted in the U.S. found that those who transitioned are much more satisfied…
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How I did it: Spotlighting the brutal side effects of cancer treatment
Veteran freelance journalist Charlotte Huff explored the tolerability of cancer drugs in a recent article.
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How Jon Mitchell uncovered the Okinawa military exposures
In this “How I Did It,” Mitchell discusses his reporting approach to his Okinawa military exposure investigations.
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A new way to pay dementia providers could ease the burden on patients, caregivers
At Health Journalism 2024 in June, Jane Carmody, D.N.P., gave a lightning talk focused on Medicare’s new dementia care model.
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Comprehensive, state-by-state violent death data helps explain firearm violence trends
On the firearm violence beat, it’s crucial to have comprehensive data — but it’s often the most difficult part of…
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How providers avoid complying with the No Surprises Act
As journalists heard during HJ24 last month, physicians and other providers have ways to evade complying with the No Surprises…
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Biden Administration proposal addresses maternal mortality, underserved communities
The plan includes new approaches to maternal health, such as extending postpartum Medicaid coverage and implementing new hospital standards.
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New book sheds light on legacy of physician, racism in medicine
During her book talk at HJ24, Dr. Uché A Blackstock reflected on her mother’s career in medicine as a first-generation…