Provide names of other journalists involved.
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List date(s) this work was published or aired.
31-Jan-11
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
The story informed readers that the California open enrollment period for child-only health plans was underway and outlined details of laws guiding the plans, how parents can go about signing children up, and important considerations in making a choice.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
Industry research, industry, state and federal websites
Explain types of human sources used.
Health policy and insurance experts, patient advocates, public health officials
Results:
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Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
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Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
I’m a big believer that as health care consumers struggle to access and pay for health care that health information today is most useful when it not only explains new laws, regulations and trends, but also provides information to helping them take action to improve their health care situation.