How does the CDC develop its guidelines? A new report sheds some light
The CDC use a series of steps and checklists to develop its guidelines. The agency recently published a document detailing the process.
Politics & Government
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of politics, elections, and local and national governments
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Communicating complexity in an age of polarization: 3 tips from the UN’s Melissa Fleming
Tell stories about real people, reach for the ‘conflicted middle’ and give voice to trusted messengers: Three tips to help journalists and other public communicators relay complex information in an age of political polarization.
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A health care journalist’s guide to prior authorization
Health insurance companies argue that prior authorization can reduce unnecessary procedures and health care costs. But doctors have concerns about the frequency of these requests, even for routine procedures, and the administrative burdens associated with them.
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Do state sales tax holidays help retailers and consumers with lower incomes? Here’s what the research says
Sales tax holidays are a perennial occurrence in many states. But do they stimulate economic growth? We take a look at what the research says about four common claims about them.
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The FDA’s accelerated approval process: When drugs are cleared for sale based on limited evidence
Accelerated approval is an important topic for journalists to consider in their ongoing coverage of drug costs in America. This article explains how the process works — including examples of successes and controversies. Plus: 5 reporting tips.
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4 tips for covering COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Confusion and controversy surrounding COVID-19 vaccine boosters underscore the importance of journalists’ role in clearly explaining the scientific process to the public. Here are four tips to help you with your reporting.
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Religious exemptions and required vaccines: Examining the research
How often do students and employees claim vaccine mandates conflict with their religious beliefs? What are schools doing to discourage exemptions to required childhood vaccines? We look at the research.
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4 tips for covering religious exemptions to vaccine mandates
Law professor Dorit Reiss, whose research focuses on vaccine mandates and religious exemptions, offers advice on how journalists should think about and cover these issues amid COVID-19.
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Vaccine hesitancy: A roundup of research summaries and survey data sources
Vaccine hesitancy has taken on a greater urgency because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We summarize several studies on this topic and list data sources that track vaccine hesitancy trends across the U.S.
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New research explores how Main Street revitalization programs affect job and business growth in rural communities
The study finds that the benefits of participating in this national program are not generalizable across states.
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