The number of independent hospitals has declined in recent years as a result of mergers, while the number of hospitals that are part of larger systems has risen. It’s important for local reporters to look into what that means for their communities.
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With annual expenses running to about $100 billion last year, Medicare Part D is the dominant insurer in the U.S. pharmaceutical market.
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This explainer, in addition to providing an initial overview, addresses five aspects of the debate about the high costs of prescription medicines.
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As journalists work to keep communities informed about COVID-19 vaccines, they need to consider questions about safety, distribution and adoption. We address three specific questions, focusing on policies and processes in the U.S.
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To help reporters make sense of what’s known and yet to be learned about COVID-19 vaccines, we asked for insights from the experts.
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For reporters who are covering health care at the local or national level, it’s important to have a handle on how Medicaid works. Here are six things you should know.
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A longtime health care journalist offers tips for reporting on “surprise billing,” in which people face unexpected medical expenses despite having private insurance coverage.
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People in the United States frequently receive unexpectedly high hospital bills even after paying for health insurance, which they counted on to help them to manage their medical costs, several studies show.
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