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Reporter brings paper’s online ‘Aging Edge’ concept to fruition
Most reporters are multitasking experts. Not only are they reporting and writing the main story for a media outlet’s print…
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Clinton’s ambitious mental Health Policy plan faces severe shortage of specialists
Hillary Clinton this week unveiled a comprehensive plan to reform how mental health care is delivered in this country. While…
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Get a jump-start on the health information technology stories in your community
Whether you are new to covering health IT or looking to reconnect with sources on the beat, join us in…
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‘Telemental’ services provide new health care option for older adults
Telehealth services are gaining ground as a means to expand reach and keep health costs down. But what about telemental…
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FOIA lawsuit uncovers audits showing 35 health plans overbilled Medicare Advantage
A federal review of health insurers operating Medicare Advantage plans shows that 35 health plans overbilled the federal Centers for…
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How one reporter helped launch his paper’s new aging section
Gary Rotstein Most reporters are multitasking experts. Not only are they reporting and writing the main story for a media…
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Reporter looks beyond Flint’s lead headlines toward U.S. youth
The lead-tainted water in Flint, Mich., got one national reporter wondering: What other areas could have children affected by dangerous…
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What to know before diving into a health care cybersecurity story
Rebecca Vesely Breaking news on cyberattacks at hospitals and health plans is increasingly common. Here are some tips on reporting…
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New tip sheet offers ideas for reporting on drug therapies
Effective reporting requires health journalists to be comfortable independently evaluating clinical studies and drawing their own conclusions about data. If…
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Reporter describes how she tied lead-tainted water data to children
Laura Ungar The lead-tainted water in Flint, Mich., got one national reporter wondering: What other areas could have children affected…
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