Insights

<p>Death certificates can be among the paving stones leading to a dangerous health practitioner. Here's a case in point.</p>

<p>As Southern food "queen" Paula Deen announces she has Type 2 diabetes, we ask: do celebrity chefs have a responsibility to help people eat more healthfully?</p>

<p>Kudos to reporter Kirsten Stewart of the <em>Salt Lake Tribune</em> for showing how to avoid local boosterism – so often seen when the local health care industry makes an announcement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Was Prime Healthcare gaming the Medicare billing system with obscure diagnoses? Or was it just playing by the rules? Here are three questions to ponder.</p>

<p>Bacon and pancreatic cancer, a victory over polio in India and a massive smoking ban in California, plus more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Debate about a tragic diagnosis polarizes and escalates</p>

<p>The Consumer Electronics Show's Digital Health Summit this week focused on new apps and devices for obesity. But are they merely digital ThighMasters, soon to be tossed by unmotivated consumers?&nbsp;</p>

<p>Follow trends and developments in the health care market as a reporter with Kaiser Health News. In addition, freelance health reporters are wanted throughout the California region. Plus, check out upcoming deadlines for health care reporting awards being distributed by various journalism organizations.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The specter of Jethro Tull looms over stories about Prime Healthcare's suspect Medicare billing practices.</p>

<p>In just 5 days, we've blogged about 3 distinct media ethics issues - all potential threats to a well-informed public discussion on health care and health care policy.</p>