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Sources for covering the hidden clauses raising employers’ and workers’ health costs
In February, a Johnson & Johnson employee sued the company for driving up health insurance costs in what could be…
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Patient safety indicators continue to lag post-pandemic
Patient safety indicators continue to lag from the pandemic downturn as federal officials tout their effort to improve patient safety.
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Reimagining menopause: How reporters can reduce the stigma
Half of the population will experience menopause, yet this time is fraught with mystery, misconceptions, and a lack of solid…
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Disparities in chronic conditions offer clues about future Medicare spending
Most non-white people are developing chronic conditions at younger ages compared to their white counterparts.
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All ears: What to know about ambient clinical listening
Patients may notice a new trend at their medical appointments: a request to have a computer record their conversation with…
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‘No one can see you now’: Primary care in crisis amid physician shortage, underfunding
A new report shows that a physician shortage and lack of investment in primary care has caused Americans’ average life…
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Breaking into ghostwriting and collaborating on books
Ghostwriting and collaborating on books are a lucrative income stream; and you don’t have to sacrifice your journalistic principles to…
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Tip sheet: A primer on the growing field of AI and dentistry
Artificial intelligence can help dentists identify early signs of cavities, tooth decay or bone loss before the problems worsen.
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What to know before covering the next mass shooting
Mass shootings tend to capture the most attention, outrage and coverage, despite making up a very small percentage of overall…
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How reporter Michael Hawthorne exposed the dangers of ‘forever chemicals’
Chicago Tribune reporter Michael Hawthorne shared his approach to reporting on PFAS chemicals and where to source data for this…
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