List date(s) this work was published or aired.
7-May-12
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
In May, 2012, the federal government agreed to give Oregon nearly $2 billion to support changes in the way the state delivers health care to low income people. Oregon’s Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber, a physician, had personally lobbied the Obama administration for the waiver that would allow Oregon to spend Medicaid money in new ways. That shift put Oregon at the forefront of health care reform. Kristian Foden-Vencil has been covering policy changes to the state’s health care system. He has a knack for humanizing complex policy stories. These stories explain the changing health care landscape. He received training as part of a partnership with OPB, National Public Radio and Kaiser Health News. Many of his stories have been picked up by NPR. In this story, a Portland non-profit participates in a federal study on the possible benefits of housecalls.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
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Explain types of human sources used.
Elderly patient suffering from dementia, nurse practitioner who visits the patient at home, foster home owner, federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services, executive director of local Housecall Provider, Oregon Senator Ron Wyden.
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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.
Sometimes when reporting on health care issues, you may talk to someone suffering from dementia. It’s good to remember to get the family’s permission to profile that individual because there can be a question about their ability to consent to an interview.