Scott Maucione is a Health Reporter at WYPR. With a strong foundation in journalism and political science, he covers a wide range of topics related to health and wellness, including mental health, public health, and the healthcare system, while also addressing issues of juvenile justice and legal rights of minors. His work has been featured in notable outlets such as NPR, The Washington Post, and The Baltimore Banner, among others.
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Scott Maucione's coverage is heavily focused on local health and well-being issues in Maryland, particularly pertaining to healthcare policies, government announcements, legal regulations, and data-driven reports. He covers topics such as opioid addiction, sensory-friendly initiatives, climate change efforts in the state of Maryland.
Given his strong emphasis on local news related to health and policy changes in Maryland, pitches should be tailored with a focus on providing insights into these specific areas. Additionally, organizations or experts directly involved in healthcare initiatives or those who can provide practical perspectives regarding the impact of policies would likely resonate well with Scott's coverage.
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Overdoses and alcohol deaths continue to drop.
FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2018 file photo, a doctor looks at PET brain scans in Phoenix. A big study to help Medicare officials decide whether to start covering brain scans to check for Alzheimer’s disease missed its goals for curbing emergency room visits and hospitalizations. The results announced Thursday, July 30, 2020 call into question whether the costly tests are worth it for a disease that currently has no cure.
By: Scott Maucione
The state is trying to get ahead of changes in requirements and new rules.
By: Scott Maucione
Lawyers are petitioning for some crew members to go home.
Experts are concerned people may need to travel farther for care
By: Scott Maucione
At the Penn North neighborhood in Baltimore, Narcan boxes are spread out on the street corners and fentanyl test strips litter the ground. The incident is a reminder that even with a large influx of settlement money, the opioid battle is still raging.
By: Scott Maucione
A new federal policy could make it harder for organizations in Maryland and nationwide to provide opioid test strips and other harm reduction resources to the general public.
The toes of a baby are seen DHR Health, July 29, 2020, in McAllen, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
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The drug can cause extreme withdrawal symptoms.
