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Media coverage of gun violence varies dramatically based on where shootings occur, report says
Significant biases and stereotypes in the news skew the public’s perception of gun violence and its victims, a wide-ranging report…
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Meals on Wheels and similar programs left in limbo amid agency dismantling
The dismantling of the Administration for Community Living has left senior nutrition programs like Meals on Wheels in jeopardy. Here’s…
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The Jackson Heart Study: How historic research can inspire story ideas
Long-running research projects such as the Jackson Heart Study offer deep insights into how basic biomedical studies can improve health…
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Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?
A recent study on a health system’s efforts to unify outpatient practices suggests it may help dismantle some long-standing disparities.
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Looming budget cuts: What to know when covering Medicaid for older adults
If the Fiscal Year 2025 budget passes, it needs to be offset by $880 billion in cuts, making Medicaid a…
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What’s at stake for older adults amid proposed Medicaid cuts
If Congress slashes $880 billion from the proposed federal budget, it will mean significant Medicaid cuts.
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Impossible odds persist for many on organ transplant waitlist
Getting an organ transplant is a game of chance where your odds depend on the color of your skin, the…
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Telehealth is falling short among Medicaid recipients, study says
A new study suggests that telehealth isn’t serving Medicaid beneficiaries well since they’re less likely to get substance use disorder…
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Are states prepared for older, lower-income populations?
A recent report is a reality check on a looming crisis for many states: providing adequate services and support for…
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Gutting USAID won’t solve the budget deficit. It will cost lives
A recent poll reveals the most prominent myths about USAID, and how journalists can help set the record straight.