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Long-form reporting on the conditions, systems, and decisions that shape who gets seen, who gets heard, and who gets treated appropriately.
Conditions & Disparities
Understanding Your A1C: What the Number Actually Means
Your A1C isn't a snapshot — it's a 90-day rolling average of your blood sugar. Here's what the number means, what changes it, and what to ask your provider before they hand you a prescription.
April 10, 2026 · 7 min read
Misdiagnosis & Underdiagnosis
The eGFR Race Coefficient and Why It's Finally Going Away
The eGFR formula used to estimate kidney function included a 'race correction' that systematically delayed diagnosis and transplant referral for Black patients. The math has changed. The fallout is still being measured.
April 3, 2026 · 9 min read
Veteran Health Equity
Filing a VA Disability Claim: The Pre-Submission Checklist
A VA disability claim is won or lost long before the C&P exam. Here's the documentation, language, and timeline preparation that turns a denial into a grant — and a low rating into the right one.
March 25, 2026 · 11 min read