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How the false narrative of skyrocketing maternal mortality gained traction
Numerous headlines declared that maternal mortality has been on the rise, but it wasn’t true. Here’s how flawed research misled…
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What to know about a new diabetes care accolade for hospitals
For journalists, the new designation offers a pathway to examine what local hospitals are doing to improve diabetes care.
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Chicago Tribune team exposes how the system fails to protect patients from sex abusers
Reporters Lisa Schencker and Emily Hoerner exposed how state regulators and hospitals fail to protect patients from sexual abuse.
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Patient safety indicators continue to lag post-pandemic
Patient safety indicators continue to lag from the pandemic downturn as federal officials tout their effort to improve patient safety.
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Why journalists should scrutinize the FDA’s accelerated drug approval process
Despite recent reforms, journalists still need to be diligent about covering the evidence on which accelerated approvals are often based.
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Will Biden follow his experts’ advice for reducing medical errors?
Takeaways for journalists from the White House advisory committee’s recommendations to improve patient safety.
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State databases pose challenges but can yield powerful insights
Learn how to obtain and use state-collected hospital discharge data to report stories about health care quality.
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TikTok’s hormone hokum is hurting people, experts say
Endocrinology experts say that TikTok influencers are spreading harmful misinformation about “hormone balancing.”
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How to use hospital patient satisfaction scores in your reporting
These publicly reported, easily accessible scores dating back to 2008 are a treasure trove for health journalists.
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How to use hospital mortality and readmission measures in your reporting
Mortality and readmission rates are critical indicators of hospital quality. They show how well hospitals keep patients alive and healthy.