Insights

<p>We've heard from many journalists about "the impact" we have. Hard to quantify, but......</p>

<p>The probe into ventilator deaths undertaken by <em>The Boston Globe</em> points to "alarm fatigue" as a key reason for failure of these systems.</p>

<p>Isabelle Walker's fellowship project put the spotlight on lack of respite care for community's neediest.</p>

<p>This article points out a difficult dilemma, if you close a facility because its not performing well what do you do for patient access? Healthcare is a difficult business, with some barriers to entry, as well as limited supply of particular resources (including physicians, nurses, hospital beds, and/or nursing facilities).</p>

<p>The real risks of distracted driving, nurses on strike for the holidays, ADHD drug safety and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Sometimes, knowing what's on a person's death certificate can lead to a public benefit. So why do some states make death certificates private and others consider them public documents?</p>

<p>The impact of abortion on mental health, an end to some retiree health subsidies, and a postscript to the cantaloupe listeria outbreak, plus more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Improving our reporting on evidence: lessons from 1,600 stories in 6 years on HealthNewsReview.org</p>

<p>This week, the Food and Drug Administration seeks to add a writer/editor to its Consumer Health Information team in Maryland. There is also demand for health reporters and editors at print and online media outlets nationwide.</p>

<p>When is a story important enough to warrant reporting on a cause of death? Do the deaths of famous people open an opportunity to raise public awareness about medical errors or other health threats? What about the person next door?</p>