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Boston named as Health Journalism 2013 site
Health Journalism 2013, the annual conference of the Association of Health Care Journalists, will take place in Boston next year,…
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Gone without a case: Suspicious elder deaths rarely investigated
A.C. Thompson At the end of last year, ProPublica turned a spotlight on seniors who perish from abuse, neglect, or…
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Moves to address access to dental care
When asked to list the top challenges in rural health care, almost all respondents to a survey listed dental care…
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Adults with autism face options, barriers
A panel explored employment models for adults with autism and techniques to reduce workplace challenges during “Is the Workplace Prepared…
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Future of artificial intelligence in patient care
Banish any notions of artificial intelligence fueled by sci-fi films. One day soon, doctors will use artificial intelligence to diagnose…
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Identifying disparities in diagnosis and treatment
People traditionally think of health disparities in terms of race. But numerous other factors contribute to the sharp differences in…
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Freelance: Mapping successful business plans and models
Successful freelancers often travel very different paths to find their distinct pots of gold. At the same time, the three…
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Explosion of hospital quality data creates opportunities for journalists
An explosion of hospital quality data initiatives gives health care journalists unprecedented opportunities to report on the quality of care…
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Diabetes’ impact on diverse populations
The statistics on diabetes are staggering. The disease already affects 8.3 percent of Americans, and that number could climb to…
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Economic determinants of child health
One of every five kids in the United States is living in poverty and families with children under age 6…