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How to use hospital patient satisfaction scores in your reporting
These publicly reported, easily accessible scores dating back to 2008 are a treasure trove for health journalists.
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December Lunch and Learn: How to find patient stories
Freelancers shared ideas about how to find patients who are willing to tell their stories and discussed some sensitivities involved.
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Eating more plant protein in midlife may help promote healthier aging in women, study says
A new study shows that women who eat more plant-based protein have fewer chronic diseases and generally age healthier.
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Covering financial toxicity: One woman’s struggle with the high cost of cancer care
April Donaldson, cancer patient and mother of three, is one of millions of Americans struggling with the financially toxic effects…
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AI is hot, telehealth is not: Health IT predictions for 2024
Artificial intelligence-generated doctors’ notes, microphones in the exam room and cameras in inpatient rooms may all be on the table…
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How to use hospital mortality and readmission measures in your reporting
Mortality and readmission rates are critical indicators of hospital quality. They show how well hospitals keep patients alive and healthy.
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Covering long COVID, the hidden epidemic
In this webinar, we heard from a rehabilitation physician specialized in treating people with long COVID and a journalist living…
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How to cover this year’s worsening respiratory illness season
Respiratory illnesses are seeing an uptick in 2024. Here’s what you need to know to report on COVID, RSV, the…
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How to cover ‘digital twins’ in health care
In an effort to improve medicine with AI, more hospitals are creating ‘digital twins’ of patients to test treatments and…
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Brain care score may help pinpoint risk of dementia, stroke
Following a list of 12 steps to modify physical, lifestyle and social components of health could help older people improve…
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