Per “Healthcare for Dummies,” (http://www.drugwonks.com/blog/healthcare_for_dummies/), I just received an “off the record” comment from a health care reporter I consider to be among the smartest and savviest around. He writes:
"The responsibility lies with editors. If editors rewarded careful, nuanced reporting and rejected crap, reporters would respond. For example, (name deleted) is smart and hardworking and capable of writing thoughtful stories. She also knows that a leak from a defense lawyer of a "gotcha" memo will land her story on the front page, while a careful analysis will go on page C400. And (second name withheld) knows that quotes from Sid 'I always cry' Wolfe will be accepted, so he doesn't have to work hard to seek other voices. A good editor would push for better sources."
