Elder abuse: What research says about prevalence, assessment and prevention
We’ve gathered and summarized several relevant studies on elder abuse, including research in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to health, health care and health equity
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7 tips for journalists reporting on surprise medical bills
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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Surprise billing: Why consumers with medical insurance still may face major health care expenses
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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Covering rural health care amid COVID-19: 4 tips from Carrie Henning-Smith
We asked Carrie Henning-Smith what she wants journalists to know when covering rural health care in the context of COVID-19.
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Rural health care and COVID-19: A research roundup
As COVID-19 hot spots continue to emerge throughout the U.S., rural health care systems face challenges unlike those in urban areas.
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Deaths in police custody in the United States: Research review
We summarized studies that look at deaths in police custody from multiple angles, including restraint methods and police force demographics.
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Americans view the coronavirus pandemic through a lens of media trust and politics
Whether Americans support lockdown measures meant to control the spread of the new coronavirus has to do with their personal political beliefs and trust in media, according to new survey results.
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Digital contact tracing and the coronavirus pandemic: 5 studies to know
Until there’s a vaccine for the new coronavirus, infectious disease professionals worldwide are turning to digital contact tracing tools to help stem the spread of COVID-19.
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Epidemiological models: 10 things journalists covering coronavirus research should know
Experts told us if journalists do these 10 things they will improve their coverage of new coronavirus research based on epidemiological models.
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COVID-19 50-state survey: Majority of US residents oppose rapid reopening of economy
Across the political divide, most U.S. residents don’t think their states should reopen their economies yet, finds a new survey on a range of topics related to COVID-19.
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