Barbara Feder Ostrov's Health Journalism Reading List

Here's what I follow (in addition to mainstream media) to stay on top of developments in health, health policy and health journalism.

Health Wonk Review: A biweekly compilation of thought-provoking health policy blog posts from around the web.

HealthNewsReview: Critical analysis of media coverage of medicine from journalist and educator Gary Schwitzer and his team of expert reviewers.

Health Care Policy and Marketplace Review: Bob Laszewski, a Washington, D.C.-area health care consultant and former insurance executive, dives deep into the policy and financial details of the various reform efforts. 

The Health Care Blog: Health 2.0 consultant Matthew Holt runs one of the most influential group health blogs out there. A must-read.

ProMed Digest: Real-time global intelligence on infectious disease.

Healthcare Economist: Jason Shafrin analyzes health news and research from an economic perspective.

California Healthline: A daily digest of health news and analysis in the Golden State.

The New Old Age: This New York Times blog offers smart coverage and analysis of aging issues and caregiving.

Environmental Health News: A daily round-up of the most important stories in environmental health.

Ezra Klein: The Washington Post blog of superwonk Ezra Klein and his reporters, including former California Endowment Health Journalism Fellow Sarah Kliff, offers insightful analysis of health policy and politics.

Shots Blog: NPR's health blog, helmed by Scott Hensley, highlights important news developments in health.

The Atlantic: Health: The Atlantic's health section offers provocative coverage of non-obvious health topics.

Kaiser Health News: One-stop shopping for health policy news and analysis. Great political cartoons, too!

CHCF Center for Health Reporting: Our sister program at USC offers in-depth coverage of health issues facing Californians

Doctor Pundit: From his Midwestern perch, geriatrician Dr. Michael Douglas, clinical director for long-term care services and care policy at the Minnesota State Forensic Hospital, writes knowledgeably about developments in Washington, DC.