Washington Life Love: Wonk-Style Who knew the auditorium inside think tank Brookings Institute was a hot spot for meeting…Bara VaidaSeptember 20, 2011
CostsHealth Journalism Getting Ahold of Health Care Costs Health care costs are out of control. The U.S. is expected to spend $4.6 trillion…Bara VaidaSeptember 20, 2011
Journalism Obama Blocks Journalists’ Access to Doctor, Hospital Data Don't you want to know if your doctor or local hospital has ever faced disciplinary…Bara VaidaSeptember 19, 2011
Consumers Help in Getting Health Coverage If you are uninsured and want to know how to get health coverage under the…Bara VaidaSeptember 19, 2011
Health JournalismPatient Safety DC-Area Hospitals Lag in Quality I am working on a story for Washingtonian magazine about DC area hospitals and patient…Bara VaidaSeptember 16, 2011
Health Journalism PhRMA Chief Says Support of Health Law Was ‘Right Decision’ One year after John Castellani took control of PhRMA, the former manufacturing executive has steered…Bara VaidaJuly 13, 2011
Health Journalism Former HHS’s Leavitt Says Most State Exchanges Not On Track Most states are not on track to make the Jan. 1, 2014, deadline for building…Bara VaidaJune 27, 2011
Technology New Health IT ‘Czar’ Touts Progress On E-Records A key aspect of the Obama administration’s plans for health reform relies on the nations’…Bara VaidaJune 2, 2011
Health Journalism Conservative Seniors Group Defends Ryan Medicare Plan The advocacy group 60 Plus has long marketed itself as a conservative alternative to seniors…Bara VaidaMay 26, 2011
Budget DeficitHealth Journalism Controversial Health Board Braces For Continued Medicare Battles The health law created a new independent board, the Independent Payment Advisory Board, to propose…Bara VaidaMay 8, 2011