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Residents in certain ZIP codes are more likely to be fatally shot by police
A person’s ZIP code could determine their risk of being shot and killed by police, according to a recent study.
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Obstetric care continues to vanish from rural areas
When rural hospitals go into the red, they often have little choice but to stop delivering babies. The result can…
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How retail pharmacies are bringing clinical trials to the community
Walgreens is now conducting a COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial across eight states in partnership with the government.
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WSJ analysis shows sickest seniors leaving Medicare Advantage, shifting costs to taxpayers
The Wall Street Journal reported that the sickest Medicare Advantage patients canceled coverage as health needs rose, shifting costs to…
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Emerging solutions to the global increase in chronic kidney disease
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease has increased dramatically, affecting more than 800 million people worldwide.
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The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research
Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities — but omitting them can also be problematic, a…
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6 story ideas as the Supreme Court mulls transgender health care
Following hours of oral arguments on Dec. 4, the Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care…
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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.