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How to care for your mental health over the next few years
A second Trump administration will likely make health reporters’ jobs more chaotic (again). Here’s how journalists — and a psychologist…
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Home care vs. home health care: How to explain the difference
It’s crucial to understand the distinction between home care and home health care so you can fully explain it to…
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New U.S. News ratings highlight best home health care agencies nationwide
A new set of ratings from U.S. News & World Report evaluates which home health agencies exceed expectations and which…
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Federal judge halts HHS, ACIP vaccine decisions: What to know
On Monday, a federal court temporarily blocked multiple decisions made by HHS and its vaccine advisory panel since May 2025.…
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How STAT’s Lizzy Lawrence covers the quickly evolving FDA
Lawrence shares how she developed her beat covering the FDA and what she thinks local reporters need to pay attention…
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Why school cell phone bans belong on the public health beat
Journalists need to examine whether school phone bans could unintentionally exacerbate disparities in health, education and opportunity.
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Reports show Medicare insurers boosted income in questionable ways
Insurers added questionable diagnoses to 1.7 million Medicare Advantage members in 2024, netting $7.5 billion in extra revenue, reports show.
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Understanding ChatGPT Health: How large language models are being used to triage care
In this webinar, panelists cover how ChatGPT Health works, its potential pros and cons, and what journalists and consumers need…
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Political violence in the US is rising: What health reporters should watch
Political violence and terrorism plots are rising even as overall gun violence has declined since its pandemic-era peak, researchers say.
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Are bigger hospitals and insurers better for consumers?
As health insurers, hospitals and physicians consolidate into larger organizations, do consumers see lower costs and improved quality?
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Dr. Oz touts ‘AI avatars’ to address rural mental health care shortage. Experts urge caution
AI avatars may be helpful as part of a component of mental health, but under the supervision of a licensed…
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