Vox hires economics, health care reporters
Jim Tankersley, the policy and politics editor at Vox, sent out the following staff announcement on Tuesday: All: I’m delighted to announce two additions to the policy and politics team, in our ongoing quest to dominate coverage of how policy is being made in Washington, and how it affects Americans’ lives. Alexia Fernandez-Campbell joins us […]
Dembosky named top health care journalist
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded KQED health reporter April Dembosky its top reporter prize as part of this year’s Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. Dembosky received the first place prize in the Beat Reporting category for her 2016 body of work. In 2016, Dembosky’s reporting that exposed how some pharmaceutical […]
San Diego Biz Journal seeks health care/economy reporter
The San Diego Business Journal, the region’s premier local business publication, has an immediate opportunity for a reporter who is excited about covering health care and the local economy, including but not limited to the tourism, hospitality and manufacturing sectors. We’re looking for a reporter who will set the standard in this community for finding […]
S&P Global seeks health care reporter
S&P Global Market Intelligence is seeking enterprising journalists to cover financial, operational and regulatory news related to the healthcare industry. We have open positions in both our Charlottesville, VA and Arlington, VA newsrooms. On a day-to-day basis, our reporters combine spot reporting on breaking news with crafting proprietary stories on key industry developments and trends. […]
Modern Healthcare seeks managing editor
Modern Healthcare, the industry’s most essential source for news and information, seeks a Managing Editor to help lead its award-winning editorial team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Editor to set the highest standards for content, innovation and workplace culture by providing and inspiring creativity, emphasizing accountability and leading by example by engaging […]
Coverage: Insurance companies and the new health care plan
Republican politicians introduced a proposal to overhaul the Affordable Care Act, better known as Obamacare, and the business news media explored how it would affect health insurances. Dan Mangan of CNBC.com had the news: Health insurance companies could realize a $1 billion or more windfall over the next decade — and end up paying their CEOs […]
KC Star hires Marso to cover business of health care
The Kansas City Star has hired reporter Andy Marso to cover the business of health care. Mark Davis of The Star writes, “Fannin noted Marso’s personal battle to survive bacterial meningitis while a senior at the University of Kansas and its influence on the journalism he has done since. Marso lost both feet and both hands but for […]
Bloomberg seeks editor for health team
Obamacare — and Donald Trump’s plans for it. Valeant Pharmaceuticals — one of the biggest company blow-ups in industry history. Theranos — from startup darling to scandal. Bloomberg is seeking an editor to join the U.S. health team during a time of incredible change. You’ll help edit coverage of one of the biggest industries in […]
Coverage: Allergan buying Zeltiq for $2.48 billion
Botox maker Allergan Plc agreed to pay $2.48 billion in cash for Zeltiq Aesthetics Inc., adding a system that it says helps people slim down by freezing fat away to the company’s line-up of aesthetic products. Michael Erman and Natalie Grover of Reuters had the news: Allergan said it would benefit from the cross-selling opportunities for consumers of […]
Coverage: Judge blocks Anthem’s $48 billion deal for Cigna
Anthem Inc.’s $48 billion deal to buy Cigna Corp. was blocked by a federal judge, putting an end to the second of two mergers that would have reshaped the U.S. health care landscape. Zachary Tracer, David McLaughlin and Andrew M. Harris of Bloomberg News had the story: The transaction violates antitrust laws by reducing competition among insurers, U.S. […]
