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How I Did the Story: Doctor Shortage Areas (HPSAs) and Medicare Bonuses

The American public for years paid physicians millions of dollars in Medicare bonuses to treat the medically needy. Here's how one reporter told that story.

Dentists: Cutbacks in Public Money, Private Demand

Two stories about dentists published this month offer a revealing glimpse of the ongoing struggle of many Americans to access much-needed health care amid the economic downturn — and some ideas for your own reporting. 

Ford and Google Team Up for Healthy Driving

Health care programs -- at the state, national and even international levels -- face big challenges. Ford and Google have joined forces in a new health-related feature for cars. And what do California fields and New York apartments have in common? Read and listen in today's Daily Briefing.

Baby Teeth

Del Norte County has a serious problem with tooth decay. In fact, the problem is spread across California — a recent study found that two-thirds of the state’s children have some form of tooth decay. Kelley Atherton finds out why.

Colbert Unleashes a Twitter Meme in Response to a Senator's Erroneous Comment on Planned Parenthood

Health journalism critiques, Remote Area Medical in an urban setting, and intentional lies about Planned Parenthood are featured in today's Daily Briefing. What are you reading? Share in comments.

Community health centers a safety net for urban populations

This story is Part 14 of a 15-part series that examines health care needs in Gary, Ind.

When Shantray Hooks, of Gary, lost her job as a restaurant cook in August, she didn’t know how she would pay for doctor visits.

“I had no health insurance and I couldn’t afford to pay a doctor,” said Hooks, 29, who was diagnosed with diabetes several years ago.

A doctor referred her to the Community Health Net of Gary, a federally qualified community health center that provides comprehensive primary care health services and charges on a sliding fee scale for services.

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