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After a year on Medicare, advice for journalists on stories that need to be told

The annual Medicare open enrollment period ends soon.  America’s seniors have faced a blizzard of dismaying news about the program. Here are some excerpts from newsworthy stories that you should be aware of. Excerpt: “The federal government recently redesigned a digital tool that helps seniors navigate complicated Medicare choices, but consumer advocates say it’s malfunctioning… Read More »

Why do you need a multivitamin

They often used high doses of B vitamins along with a few minerals, and the meta-analysis found that high doses of B vitamins tended to yield better results than lower doses. More well-conducted clinical trials using doses of antioxidants closer to those present in multivitamins are also needed. Importantly, however, these findings do not apply… Read More »

Coping With Loss Of Hospital, Rural Town Realizes: We Don’t Need A Hospital

Eliza Oliver helps her daughter, Taelyn, step down from the exam table after her wellness check at Community Health Center. The child’s doctor, who worked at the now-closed hospital, has been given a medical scribe who takes notes. The visit this time seemed more “personal,” Oliver says.(Sarah Jane Tribble/KHN) This story also ran on NPR.… Read More »