Provide names of other journalists involved.
John Jesitus, Senior Staff Correspondent Amy Stankiewicz, Editor in Chief Susan Schell, Managing Editor Sarah Thuerk, Associate Editor
List date(s) this work was published or aired.
August 2011 issue
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
This news story explores the impact of the current economy on dermatologists’ practices. What are dermatologists doing to keep their businesses strong? How are patients’ changing attitudes toward healthcare affecting the bottom line for dermatologists? The story also examines the current state of reimbursement and how dermatologists are interacting with insurance companies to keep their practices going.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
This news story mostly relies on U.S. dermatologists’ views with regard to the current state of the economy and is meant to inform our dermatologist readers how their colleagues are handling these tough economic times.
Explain types of human sources used.
U.S.-based dermatologists who are currently struggling with the current state of the economy and how it is affecting patients’ purchasing decisions with regard to healthcare.
Results:
We believe this story provided first-hand, valuable insight into how dermatologists are handling the economic challenges they are facing.
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.
No corrections or clarifications were required.
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Keep a keen eye out for financial and economic trends impacting your readership’s businesses and interview those affected by these trends/changes to provide first-hand insight into the challenge in question.