December 2013 Archive
‘Let the Crime Spree Begin’: How Fraud Flourishes in Medicare’s Drug Plan
The federal government does little to stop schemers from stealing from Medicare Part D, the program that provides prescription drugs to more than 36 million seniors and disabled people.
Deadline? What Deadline? The Obamacare Sign-up Dates Keep Moving
Confusion reigns as state and federal officials allow people to find and pay for new health insurance plans.
President Obama Tells Clarence Aaron He Can Finally Go Home
The president has ordered an early release from prison for Aaron, whose problematic case we have detailed.
ER Wait Watcher
Which emergency room will see you the fastest? We've got a handy guide for impatient outpatients.
How Long Will You Wait at the Emergency Room?
How long you wait at the ER matters a lot. Our new interactive news application lets you see travel and wait times at hospital ERs near you.
Presidential Panel to NSA: Stop Undermining Encryption
A panel of experts appointed by President Obama says the U.S. government should get out of the business of weakening technology used to secure communications.
The Growth of Catholic Hospitals, By the Numbers
A new report details the rapid growth of Catholic health care networks, and the questions and concerns that have attended it.
Temporary Work, Lasting Harm
Temp workers are thrown into dangerous work with little training and suffer injuries far more often than permanent employees.
How We Calculated Injury Rates for Temp and Non-Temp Workers
Worker’s comp data collected from five states shows temps are far more likely to be injured on the job.
GlaxoSmithKline to Quit Paying Doctors for Promotional Talks
The sixth-largest drug maker already had begun cutting back on paid speaking, ProPublica’s Dollars for Docs database shows.
Caramadre Gets Six Years for Investment Scheme Involving Terminally Ill
Judge cites “very real emotional and psychological victimization" of dying participants who took cash for assigning their death benefits to investors.
Obamacare Q&A: Fears of a Premium 'Death Spiral' Overstated
Kaiser Foundation expert predicts that, “What we’ll start to see in January are the real effects of the law, rather than the more hypothetical ones we’ve been talking about up until now.”
Why Develop in the Newsroom?
If you’re a software developer looking to make more of a social impact with your talents, there are plenty of exciting opportunities for you to break into the field of journalism! But what’s it like?
When Lenders Sue, Quick Cash Can Turn Into a Lifetime of Debt
High-cost lenders exploit laws tipped in their favor to sue tens of thousands of Americans every year. The result: A $1,000 loan grows to $40,000.
Turning the Corner? In California, At Least, Obamacare Sign-Ups Zoom
New York also sees a surge in Affordable Care Act enrollments as the deadline approaches for coverage starting Jan. 1.
SEC Issues More Fines Over Magnetar Deals – and Appears to Move on
There have now been more than $435 million in SEC settlements regarding one of the most notorious groups of mortgage securities deals behind the financial crisis.
