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A year later, the Inflation Reduction Act is about to take on rising drug costs
On the one-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, CMS is poised to begin negotiating prices for the 10 most…
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How to report on the COVID-19 uptick when the public says ‘meh’
COVID-19 cases have begun rising again as the new school year looms. Here are some fresh angles for covering the…
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Finding fresh approaches to reporting on the maternal mortality crisis
A recent analysis of state maternal mortality data offers journalists topic ideas they can expand on in articles about a…
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Tip sheet: Questions to ask at medical conferences when time is short
Here are some of the best questions you should ask presenting researchers, outside experts and attendees at medical research conferences.
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Proposed rules would protect consumers from junk insurance plans, surprise bills and medical debt
Junk insurance plans that don’t meet the standards of the Affordable Care Act are one of the biggest holes in…
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Tip sheet: Reporting on the health sector’s big impact on greenhouse gas emissions
Even before the extreme weather of this summer, health care systems had become increasingly aware that climate change endangers human…
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Quality rankings emerge for outpatient surgery
For decades, same-day procedures such as joint replacements and colonoscopies have outnumbered inpatient surgeries, yet only recently have consumers had…
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Tip sheet: Covering the ongoing problem of lead contamination
Lead contamination is ever-present across the U.S. Here’s how to report on it.
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Lack of Medicare Advantage mental health providers means seniors’ needs often go unmet
New study finds people on Medicare Advantage have narrower networks for psychiatric care and more difficulty finding and accessing mental…
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Tip sheet: 10 things journalists should know when reporting on mental health and older adults
Reporting on older adults’ mental health requires a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and needs of this population. It’s…
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