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Massachusetts pioneers making quality a public priority for safety net patients
The state is way ahead of the pack when it comes to publicly reporting the experiences of Medicaid patients.
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Can nurse practitioners solve the country’s primary care shortage?
“There’s real hope that help is on the way,” health workforce researcher Edward Salsberg said.
Where are the psychiatrists? Amador County and rural California hit hardest by physician shortage
A lack of mental health professionals in rural counties is made worse by high rates of substance abuse, financial stress and isolation, which contribute to depression.
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For Low-Income Children, Access to Mental Health Care Varies Sharply by County
“Access varies quite dramatically depending on where you are,” said Kim Lewis of the National Health Law Program. “There isn’t a lot being done to ensure accountability in each county.”
When the data isn’t there for the story you’re trying to tell
A data journalism project turns into a lesson in how even data from authoritative sources can be misleading.
Investigation finds LA Harbor-area smog challenges grow as new health threats emerge
The ports of LA and Long Beach together emit 100 tons of smog daily, according to air quality officials. Even more toxic chemicals are spewed by traffic, refineries and rail yards.
We’ve all seen the stories of outrageous health care bills. What’s next?
Stories of absurd bills have been great for boosting awareness, but the next batch needs to take a harder look at the politics halting change, writes Trudy Lieberman.
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: Join a growing platform and community at Well + Good
Well + Good needs a Senior Health and Food Editor to help take Well+Good’s health and nutrition content to the next level.
New Orleans City Council calls for increase in trauma services for children
On the heels of the fellowship series "The Children of Central City," the New Orleans City Council recently approved a resolution calling for a citywide approach to childhood trauma.
After murder, a family grapples with generations of trauma
What began as a murder of a black man in a Midwestern town in 1959 spiraled into a pattern of racial violence and trauma visited on one family over successive generations.
For valley fever survivors, a growing need: wigs
The antifungal drugs used to treat valley fever can cause hair loss. With the number of valley fever cases on the rise, a wig shop in Bakersfield, Calif., is helping women feel better about themselves.
