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Businesses see profits in promoting public health amid covid …
WebAlthough government agencies, hospitals, and non-profits have been at the forefront of fighting COVID-19 through providing vaccinations, education, and public outreach, some businesses have also joined the battle by providing funding to assist first responders with acquiring PPE or increasing their own R&D for vaccine research. Also, …
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The rising cost of long-term care The Reynolds Center
WebFrom 2017-2018, costs in all long-term care categories increased above the 2.1% rate of inflation, at an average of 3 percent, the financial company found. But costs in some care categories (a semi-private room in a nursing home, or in an assisted living facility), increased to 4 percent and 7 percent, respectively–two and three times the
Reporter's brief: Covering medical residencies
WebThe Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educations (ACGME), a non-profit council, is the body responsible for evaluating and accrediting medical residence and internship programs in the U.S. It can put programs on probation or revoke their accreditation. In 2014, the Association of Health Care Journalists, an independent, nonprofit
The rise of retail health care The Reynolds Center
WebThis is healthcare going retail. The urgent care market reached $15 billion recently, with the number of urgent care facilities rising to 10,000 in 2017. Not many industries are as hotly debated like healthcare, or as transformational while looking at an uncertain future. For years, since about the time of the passage of the Affordable Care Act
Localizing nicotine-free hiring and employee wellness policies
WebSince nicotine-free hiring policies ostensibly help improve employees’ health, you might look at other employee health and wellness initiatives, too. Often, these programs are sometimes tied to the start of the new year. Some employers are placing more emphasis on mental health. Others like Texas A&M are now providing free fitness classes and
Is telehealth here to stay
WebTelehealth is only growing as a stand-alone solution and as part of a hybrid model that includes in-person and virtual care. Venture capitalists invested $14.7 billion in the digital health space in the first six months of 2021 which bodes well for the next chapter of telehealth. Health care, Pandemic, Technology.
Politics and the vaping industry The Reynolds Center
WebFirst, follow the money. The vaping industry grew 40% in 2017. Talk to Bonnie Herzog at Wells Fargo Securities after reading this November 2017 report. Don’t miss the number on the size of the market share that Juul, which spun off from Pax Lab in 2015, now commands. Try to get ahold of Juul’s latest annual report.
Style Tips for Writing about the COVID-19 Pandemic
WebUse clear, accurate language and simple sentences, especially when covering COVID-19. (Photo of someone typing by Kaitlyn Baker via Unsplash) As readers cope with new realities in response to COVID-19, providing them with clear and accurate information is more important than ever. AP Stylebook held a Twitter chat on March 23 to …
Forget the fraud: Enron as a failed business The Reynolds Center
WebEven the fraudulent financial statement amounts in Table 1 offer a compelling story that Enron was failing as a business before bankruptcy in late 2001. Consider these observations: Sales revenue in column (2) increased approximately 10 times during 1995 through 2000 from $9.2 to $100.8 billion. Yet net earnings, whether …
How to Read the Three Major Parts of a Financial Statement
WebThe first stop for a reporter looking at a public company’s financial health is its financial statement, easily found in its annual report. The three main components of a financial statement are the balance sheet (aka the Statement of Financial Position), the income statement (aka the Statement of Operations or Statement of Comprehensive …
Reporting on the future of malls Reynolds Center
WebYesterday’s mall, today’s Amazon fulfillment center. The nation’s largest mall operator, Simon Property Group Inc., has been in talks with Amazon about converting mall space into fulfilment centers for the e-commerce goliath. Malls being converted into warehouses has a potential downside for cities, Modern Retail reporter Anna Hensel
Covering the pandemic’s impact on home improvement
WebThis has led to a significant uptick in the home improvement industry. With more time at home, flaws around their houses become more apparent to consumers. That increased time that people could devote to improving their home has led to an increase in do it yourself, or DIY, projects. Home improvement companies, like Home Depot, benefitted …
The recovery of the hotel industry
WebNevertheless, the industry is seeing signs of recovery. Slowly, hotels are rebounding. Hotel room occupancy has grown since 2020. Hotels experienced a 52% occupancy rate in 2021, up from 44% in 2020. Also, revenue is slowly recovering. The AHLA estimates that the industry’s revenue will be $110 billion, up from 2020’s revenue of $85 …
Sports business after the pandemic The Reynolds Center
WebA study by Pete Giorgio, a principal with Deloitte Consulting LLP, said there’s three ways sports organizations can see success in 2021 and beyond: reshaping and reevaluating revenue-generating models, rethinking the role of sports in society, and redefining relationships with fans. And the study said this is going to mean big money for …
Career Q&A: The Wall Street Journal's Christopher Weaver
WebChristopher Weaver is a health care reporter for The Wall Street Journal. While his eight years on the beat have seen him reporting on topics ranging from hospitals to insurers to drug companies, in recent years he has focused on the practices and financial motivations of doctors, hospitals and nursing home operators that bill the federal …
U.S. infrastructure: A look at the potential overhaul
WebThe American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) gave the U.S. an overall grade of C-minus for its infrastructure for 2021. NPR reported that bridges are structurally deficient and that the nation’s infrastructure costs an American around $3,300 in “hidden costs” (i.e., increased fuel consumption from waiting in traffic, extra car repairs
The costs of emergency medical transportation
WebCosts depend on health insurance (covered when “medically necessary”), or without it, location, miles, use of life support, or for an emergency or scheduled transport. Services also can be hospital-owned or private, such as with the company American Medical Response. Private services are criticized for higher rates and underpaying their EMTs.
As covid-19 increases middle-class debt, these three strategies can
WebIn March 2020, Covid-19 hit U.S. families at the low end of middle-class income ($25,000-$110,000) hard, but as the pandemic continues, it is now widening its reach to include those earning six-figure incomes. By August, job losses in professional and business services fell 1.5 million below February, reports the Bureau of Labor Statistics …
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