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‘What We’ve Become’ explores limitations of public health approach to guns
In his 2024 book “What We’ve Become,” Jonathan Metzl, M.D., Ph.D., said that the public health approach to guns can’t…
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How reporters helped to expose major concerns with a for-profit rehab corporation
Reporters Jordan Rau and Irena Hwang found major safety problems with Encompass Health, a rehab facility owned by a for-profit…
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Freelancers reveal side gigs that help pay bills — and fuel creativity
For many freelance journalists, making money on non-writing work is personally and professionally satisfying.
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How Medicaid cuts could worsen cybersecurity at rural hospitals
As journalists and experts analyze the impact of the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes more than $1 trillion in…
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Medicaid cuts will cost hospitals billions in lost revenue annually, reports show
The GOP’s budget reconciliation bill will devastate the finances of hospitals nationwide, particularly in rural areas, a recent report shows.
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6 ways to find fresh story ideas — and where to sell them
If your story-generation engine is running out of steam, follow these tips for thinking outside of the box.
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New caregiving report offers multiple story ideas for journalists
A report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving shows the challenges faced by America’s caregivers.
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Story angles for covering defunding of mRNA vaccine research
RFK’s decision to slash mRNA vaccine funding could have dire effects on the nation’s pandemic preparedness, experts said.
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How one freelancer juggles writing, voice-over acting and her cat rescue
Freelance journalist Stephanie Stephens writes mostly for health care systems, while also running a cat rescue and pursuing voice-over acting.
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‘Care on the Fly’ brings telehealth services to the airport
Hartford Healthcare’s new telehealth kiosk in a Connecticut airport is part of a trend in expanding access to health care…
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