Unclassified - New York, NY
posted 4 months ago
As the U.S. Health Insurance Reporter at Reuters, you will play a pivotal role in uncovering and reporting on the complex landscape of the U.S. healthcare system, which is currently under scrutiny from both political parties aiming to curb healthcare spending. This position requires a keen understanding of the commercial strategies employed by leading industry players and how various factors, including new medicines, regulatory changes, and legislation, affect costs for large U.S. companies, government-funded healthcare plans, and patients. You will also investigate how Americans access healthcare services, focusing on the disparities caused by insurance and other factors that contribute to uneven health access across the country. Your responsibilities will include developing a diverse range of sources that can lead to exclusive scoops and breaking news that sets the agenda for rivals. You will be expected to report aggressively, holding health insurance companies, government agencies, and health officials accountable for their actions. Additionally, you will write in-depth, well-researched stories that reflect the changing strategies within the health insurance industry, demonstrating your expertise and dominance in this beat. Collaboration with a global team of experienced reporters and editors will be essential as you contribute to comprehensive coverage of health and pharmaceutical issues across the United States, Europe, and Asia.