- http://www.forbes.com/sites/danmunro/2012/10/21/why-romneys-emergency-care-isnt-health-care/
- http://onforb.es/danmunro
- http://www.thedoctorweighsin.com/why-romneys-emergency-care-isnt-health-care/
Provide names of other journalists involved.
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List date(s) this work was published or aired.
10/21/2012
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
Used facts and figures – from many different sources – to refute a belief held by many (including then candidate Mitt Romney), that Emergency Care is healthcare.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
American Hospital Association – statistics for uncompensated care Dr. Otis Brawley Brawley – excerpt from his book “How We Do Harm.” Institute of Medicine – statistics around delaying healthcare due to lack of insurance – “Dying for Coverage” Factcheck.org – additional source for delayed healthcare due to lack of insurance coverage 60 Minutes Broadcast – Scott Pelley interview with candidate Mitt Romney JAMA – supporting statistics
Explain types of human sources used.
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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.
Unchallenged
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Stories often involve the weaving together of different threads – from different sources – over time – to reveal a more complete and compelling story.