Here are our favorite Healthcare Brew stories written by our colleagues

’Tis the season for colleague shout-outs! So we’re sharing some of our favorite reporting that our fellow Healthcare Brew teammates did.

Happy reading!

How leeches (yes, leeches!) are used in medicine today

I love this story Caroline wrote because it explains a quirky, unique part of medicine that few people probably ever think of. A departure from our usual type of story, this one was a fun retreat during a year of heavy news. And Caroline’s writing style is as witty and clever as ever!—MA

What’s the difference between for-profit and nonprofit hospitals?

This is a really good explainer from Cassie about a very complicated topic. It answers a question I've been wondering about for a while! The finances of both nonprofit and for-profit hospitals are so complex.—CC

Think a fake nurse couldn’t be working in your hospital? Think again.

Caroline is so good at coming up with great ledes and headlines. She’s also great at finding unique stories, as she’s always paying attention to healthcare chat on the internet. I loved this story she wrote for all of those reasons. It’s an interesting look into how some unlicensed nurses get jobs around the country, and why it’s happening. If you haven’t yet read it, check it out!—CM

What it’s like to run a community health center

This piece from Maia gives insight into how a community health center operates, which was a particularly interesting perspective when Congress was considering Medicaid cuts earlier this year. This article did a great job of laying out challenges and how CHCs are adapting as needed, with Maia’s usual thoroughness.—NO