This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shobana Shankar at The Conversation argues that Nigeria’s highly mobilized efforts to eliminate polio can teach America how to reverse the increase in measles cases and help with vaccination…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Americans pay more for health care than their counterparts in the developed world and The Conversation reports on why there is an increase in unexpected medical bills. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Charles Chiu explains how rapid DNA testing could help doctors pinpoint mystery diseases quickly and avoid a lengthy and costly diagnosis process. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • To understand your bacteria in your gut, known collectively as microbiome, it would be helpful if nutrition labels detailed the microscopic makeup of food components. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New research indicates that genetic studies need diversity to better understand how diseases and mutations work across different populations. • Since most studies include people of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maggie Koerth-Baker explains that even though it is possible to predict likely locations for measles outbreaks the CDC does not publicly release predictions. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Students at DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, use solutions journalism to write about student drinking. • How will utilizing solutions journalism help students understand social issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Panelists at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference discussed how to achieve data equity to tackle global health challenges, and all agreed that collaboration would be essential. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Getting Smart reports on a high school in Albuquerque, NM, that prepares young people for careers in the healthcare industry. • Should more funding go toward small,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The State of India’s Environment report details the dire consequences of India’s air pollution, which is responsible for 12.5 percent of deaths in India. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • By focusing on housing, the country’s largest managed care organization has reduced costs and improved member outcomes. • The program is still a work in progress.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jacqueline Renfrow reports that a study has revealed the patients and medical professionals understand social determinants of health differently, creating communication gaps. • How can funders work to…