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Trump’s proposed child tax credit expansion may boost health equity
Trump’s proposals to expand the child tax credit have reignited talks about this crucial policy tool and its impacts on…
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How one reporter covered the removal of race from common algorithms
Learn how independent journalist Cassie Willyard wrote about efforts to update old algorithms and re-evaluate biased devices.
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How to educate your audience about disparities in care for people with disabilities
Obtaining equitable care even after pandemic-era anti-discrimination policies remains an often-silent struggle for people with disabilities.
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Felice Freyer shares approach to writing about a racist lung function test
In a feature story for Harvard Public Health, Freyer dove into the history of racism that led to the flawed…
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Brazen pandemic-era discrimination spurred new protections for patients with disabilities
Pervasive bias in the health system against patients with disabilities became glaringly apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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How to find stories about changes in race-based algorithms
Knowing when and how calculators are used, as well as efforts to change equations, can yield valuable stories about the…
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Biased devices: Reporting on racial bias in health algorithms and products
In this webinar, learn how these algorithms and devices work, how bias creeps in, the toll it takes, and efforts…
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Black youth suicide rates continue to climb. What to know
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for youth ages 10 to 19, with the rate increasing fastest for…
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WHO offers roadmap for making clinical trials more inclusive
Recent WHO guidance for running clinical trials emphasizes diversity and the importance of focusing on underrepresented groups.
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Will a new heart disease risk calculator reduce health disparities?
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death amongst adults in the U.S., and a recent study projects…