Business stories in health care legislation
The failure to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act continues to be a major political story, as politicians indicate they will continue their attempts to kill
The failure to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act continues to be a major political story, as politicians indicate they will continue their attempts to kill
Public companies have many ways of making themselves look more stable and successful than might be the case. Pro-forma financial reports are one tactic that present a
Financial statements and documents are a primary tool for the business reporter. Public companies registered in the U.S. must report all manners of their operations
Years ago a PR person pitched his “Fortune 500” client to me. Having never heard of the company although it was in a field I
One of the developments impacting business reporters early in the new administration is the accessibility of data and information. Various federal agencies reportedly were put on an
The new Trump administration has turned politics-as-expected on its head. The Republican-dominated Congress has been close behind, intent on upending years of laws and regulations.
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Any good business journalist regularly heads to a company’s financials to see what is going on. They can be obscure, but there is a lot
Surveys and polls are regular tools of public relations teams. But it’s important to recognize that these studies are primarily created in a company’s own interest,
Hype is a constant issue in business. Companies indulge in it. PR reps dole it out by the ladle. Markets revel in it. But hype
If you’re writing about a corporation, chances are you look for financial statements. Most reporters will note revenue and earnings and be satisfied, but they
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