The expanding role of Medicaid in US health care: A research roundup
To help journalists report on Medicaid, we’ve summarized a few studies that can inform reporters about key debates happening about this program.
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Covering Medicaid during the COVID-19 pandemic: 6 things journalists should know
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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Interactive graphics show how the 2020 census guides federal program funding in each state
To help journalists understand how the 2020 census will affect each state’s share of federal dollars, we’ve visualized fiscal year 2017 data for 40 of the largest census-guided programs.
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How the 2020 census will guide the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funding
To help you appreciate and explain how the 2020 census will affect federal programs on the national level, we created an interactive visualization tool.
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Why the 2020 census matters for public health: An explainer
Why the census matters and what it will mean for public health in the United States.
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The potential health effects of the ‘public charge’ immigration rule
This research roundup looks at the potential health care-related effects of the new “public charge” rule due to go into effect Oct. 15.
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What the research says about hormones and surgery for transgender youth
Researchers and physicians point to a growing body of peer-reviewed academic scholarship in support of gender-affirming medical treatment for transgender youth.
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How they did it: Reporters find dire problems with Texas’ Medicaid system
Journalists reveal failures of Texas’ managed care system through public records requests, statewide door-knocking efforts and data analysis.
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7 tips on health care reporting from POLITICO’s Joanne Kenen
Journalist’s Resource spoke to POLITICO’s health care editor, Joanne Kenen, to clarify common areas of confusion in health care reporting.
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More minorities see doctors after Medicaid reform
Efforts at improving health equity in Oregon have reduced disparities in primary care visits among African American and Native American people.
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