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Equifax, Experian, TransUnion to remove some medical debt from credit reports
People in the United States will soon get some help addressing costly health care; three major consumer credit rating agencies…
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Panel to discuss what could happen to women’s health care if Roe v. Wade is overturned
In December, the Supreme Court heard arguments in the pivotal Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, a case that challenges…
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Designing smart hospitals of the future: What to know
When the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania opened its 17-story, $1.6 billion Pavilion building last October, it marked the culmination…
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Why limiting insulin out-of-pocket costs solves only part of the problem
Last fall, the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed a $2.2 million domestic spending plan called Build Back Better (BBB)…
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New tip sheet explores substance use disorders in older adults
Substance abuse among adults over 60, particularly of alcohol and prescription drugs, is one of the fastest-growing health problems in…
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Tips for reporting on substance use disorder in older adults
Some one million adults aged 65 and older currently live with a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the Substance…
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Resources for reporting on COVID-19’s origins
Since the early months of 2020, scientific debate has raged over the origin of COVID-19 and whether it emerged from…
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AHCJ announces winners of 2021 health journalism contest
The winners of the 2021 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism were announced Friday by AHCJ. Now in its…
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One year after taking office, HHS Secretary Becerra opens up to questioning
Health and Human Services secretary Xavier Becerra met with reporters on Friday following months of criticism over a perceived lack…
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Spike in travel nurses’ pay reflects deeper staffing concerns
Independent Journalist Sarah DiGregorio recently offered good advice in a March 14 perspective opinion article in the Washington Post to reporters…