Rick Berke

Today @statnews turns 7. Read a note from our executive editor @rickberke on the milestone and what’s ahead.

Dear Readers, Let me call your attention to an important new series at STAT: “The Obesity Revolution.″ Over the coming days and months, we’ll examine a

After months of vigorous deliberations, I’m thrilled to announce our 2023 STATUS List — the definitive roster of leaders in health, medicine, and the life sciences.

STAT has unveiled a new homepage redesign, and color. Our executive editor @rickberke explains why.

In these annual letters, I usually talk proudly about all we have accomplished. Today I have a more pointed appeal.

Our reporters have documented how the use of AI is driving denial of claims or delaying treatment for seriously ill patients.

Top STAT stories included coverage of weight loss drugs, abortion access, high hospital bills, the opioid crisis, Parkinson’s, and long Covid.

The series has won the Batten Medal, one of the most prestigious awards in American journalism, in addition to other top prizes.

STAT reporters Casey Ross and Bob Herman named finalists for the Pulitzer Prize for investigative reporting. Probed UnitedHealth’s use of AI to deny care.

Part 1, published today, zeroes in on the doctor-patient power dynamic that can blur the line between medical pressure and advice.