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James Madison Project offers pro bono legal, professional advice on FOIA
In the past few Administrations, we have seen increasing amounts of secrecy. The federal Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) is…
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American Journal of Public Health dedicates issue to health inequities and justice
Health inequalities have long been a concern in medicine. A robust evidence base has been growing for decades regarding social…
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What two journalists learned from covering the race to stop the next pandemic
While most of the world is focused on stopping the spread of COVID-19, scientists across the globe are working to…
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Climate change and health equity
Climate change is one of the biggest public health threats today, particularly when it comes to health inequities or preventable…
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Another lobbying battle looms on surprise medical bills
The unveiling of a new federal rule last week to prevent “surprise” medical bills is worth covering on its own…
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Reporting on suicide among the elderly — a major public health issue even before the pandemic
The pandemic’s assorted pressures have caused a spike in suicidal thoughts among subsets of people, including older Americans whose risk…
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Elizabeth Holmes’ trial a reminder to never fall for the hype
Elizabeth Holmes once claimed she would revolutionize health care with a testing device that could check for multiple conditions using…
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When covering drug-price reform, keep patients’ medication costs in perspective
Last week, Aimee Picchi reported for CBS News on a new Gallup and West Health survey showing that 18 million…
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ACL delivers first report on RAISE Act to Congress
Family caregiving can be rewarding but also challenging. When caregivers do not have the support they need, their health, well-being…
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How to report on COVID-19 vaccines for kids: an update and expert contacts
Last week Pfizer and BioNTech announced promising safety and effectiveness data for use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages…
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