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Tip sheetsJournalists and experts have written about covering health reform and presented discussions on the topic at AHCJ conferences and workshops. This is a collection of the most useful and relevant tips. Click the title of the tip sheet that interests you and you will be asked to login because these are available exclusively to AHCJ members. Featured tip sheetTips on covering health system ransomware attacks June 2021 San Diego recently learned just how serious such an attack can get. On May 1, Scripps Health announced that a cyberattack had forced the shutdown of its four major hospitals serving the San Diego region. It quickly became apparent that the malicious software incursion was much broader than it first seemed. Doctors’ offices, outpatient surgery centers, and pretty much every other type of location operated by the $3 billion health care system were affected. Look for additional tip sheets based on subject:Affordable Care Act (ACA)How to assess health care innovation centers popping up in your region
Since passage of the Affordable Care Act in 2010, which emphasized the transition from patient volume to value, innovation centers have been popping up all over the country. Becker's Hospital Review has identified at least 50 hospitals with innovation programs. How to gauge ‘success’ at the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation August 2015 CMMI also is supposed to help spread new ideas so they’ll take root in the real world. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Serviceshas the authority to expand approaches that reduce spending – and halt those that do not. This is a more flexible approach than officials had with “demonstration projects” prior to the ACA. Artificial intelligenceEthical questions journalists should consider when reporting on AI in health care
October 2018 Rebecca Vesely reached out to Danton Char, M.D., assistant professor of anesthesiology, perioperative and pain medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, to discuss the emerging ethical issues. Cloud computingCovering how health care organizations are using 'cloud computing' September 2016 Rebecca Vesely provides some background on cloud computing in health care, including what it is, how health care organizations use it, security concerns and what questions reporters should ask about how it's being used. Understanding net neutrality and what it means for health care, media
By reversing Obama-era rules that protected a free and open Internet, the FCC is moving us all into uncharted territory. Start-ups, small businesses, local news organizations, individual blogs and small or rural health providers could fall behind in their ability to serve their customers online. This decision could exacerbate the digital divide and health disparities. CybersecurityTips on covering health system ransomware attacks June 2021 San Diego recently learned just how serious such an attack can get. On May 1, Scripps Health announced that a cyberattack had forced the shutdown of its four major hospitals serving the San Diego region. It quickly became apparent that the malicious software incursion was much broader than it first seemed. Doctors’ offices, outpatient surgery centers, and pretty much every other type of location operated by the $3 billion health care system were affected. Tips for covering the hidden trade in patient data February 2017 He says that the big health data bazaar is complicated but fascinating, and one worthy of further reporting as society grapples with the balance between allowing patients to control their own data, and allowing outsiders to study it to advance commerce and science. This tip sheet provides an overview of what kind of data is out there, how it is used, who the big players are in the business, why we should care and questions that journalists should explore. What to know before diving into a health care cybersecurity story August 2016 DataTips for covering the hidden trade in patient data February 2017 He says that the big health data bazaar is complicated but fascinating, and one worthy of further reporting as society grapples with the balance between allowing patients to control their own data, and allowing outsiders to study it to advance commerce and science. This tip sheet provides an overview of what kind of data is out there, how it is used, who the big players are in the business, why we should care and questions that journalists should explore. Datasets: Reform by the Numbers June 2014 Electronic medical recordsPreparing for overhaul of the VA's electronic health record system April 2017 With the Trump administration promising big changes at the VA in terms of care access, coordination and delivery, reporters should keep in mind the colorful history and uncertain future of the VA's EHR system. Besides military spending and the border wall with Mexico, an EHR replacement is one of the few areas where President Donald J. Trump has proposed increasing spending. Health care reporter Andis Robeznieks offers background and some tips for what to watch for as this process moves ahead. Electronic medical records: Promised land or mirage? October 2011 Lee Tien, senior staff attorney at the Electronic Frontier Foundation, discussed privacy and security concerns, as well as suggesting some possible story ideas for reporters. Health care workforceChanges coming to health care workforce ripe for coverage
April 2013 Sanger-Katz urges reporters to cover the health care workforce in their own communities and, in this tip sheet, she points out potential stories, asks key questions and offers some essential resources. The changing health workforce is a key part of the story of health reform, and it hasn’t yet been well told. Health information exchangeWhat you need to know about health information exchange
The information sharing can be about a single patient to enhance the care of that patient. Or, the information can be about a group of patients for the purposes of public health tracking and improvement. Learn more about the concept, why it's important and get some ideas on how to cover it locally. MACRAWhat is MACRA and what do reporters need to know about it? July 2016 In this tip sheet, Rebecca Vesely explains how it affects doctors, what the leading physicians' associations thing about it, how it affects the adoption of electronic health records, some key dates that reporters should keep in mind and links out to more explanations and resources. Medicare
Latest innovations in Medicare Don’t look only to Washington policymakers for strategies to control medical costs and improve care for our aging population. New pilot projects that could accomplish these goals, which are at the heart of health reform, are being tested in communities across the country. In this tip sheet, reporter Susan Jaffe provides an overview of projects sponsored by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, directs journalists to helpful resources, and supplies an extensive list of potential story ideas. TelemedicineTelemedicine: What reporters need to know April 2016 In writing and reporting on telemedicine, exact definitions matter because patients, organizations and policymakers see it differently. It can be very broad and open-ended or very precise. The explanation of exact uses can be finagled to manipulate payment and legality. WearablesExploring the exploding world of wearable health technology and devices
The terms “wearables,” “wearable technology“ and “wearable devices“ refer to electronic technologies that are worn on the body or clothing to perform computing tasks. Generally, wearables are able to store and transmit data, and information can be accessed in real-time. The most commonly used wearables today are fitness trackers worn on the wrist made by FitBit, Jawbone and other competitors. But there are others: smart fabrics, smart backpacks, jewelry, headgear, belts and even diapers are in development. Rebecca Vesely, AHCJ's health IT core topic leader, breaks down exactly what they are, their economic impact, consumers' concerns and story ideas for reporters to pursue.
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