Joseph Choi

Joseph Choi is a health care politics and policy reporter for The Hill. He covers the latest developments in federal policies affecting Medicare, Medicaid, Obamacare and other health programs. His work has been published by outlets such as STAT News, Kaiser Health News and Morning Consult. Before joining The Hill in 2019, Choi was a news assistant at POLITICO Pro. He graduated from the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in journalism and has also completed fellowships with the National Press Foundation and the Association of Health Care Journalists. Learn more about Joseph Choi on his website or follow him on Twitter @josephchoi1.

Biography:  https://thehill.com/homenews/pr/3807535-the-hills-joseph-choi-selected-for-prestigious-paul-miller-washington-reporting-fellowship/

70%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • The article mentions a lack of access to vaccines for RSV, which could imply that the government or healthcare providers are not doing enough to make these vaccines available. This is an example of political bias as it implies that the government should be taking more action in this area.
  • The article mentions a lack of uptake for flu vaccines among adults and children in 2021, which could imply that there are not enough people getting vaccinated. This is an example of religious bias as it implies that religion plays a role in vaccine hesitancy.
  • The article mentions a shortage of RSV vaccines for seniors and infants due to unprecedented demand, which could imply that there are not enough resources being allocated towards this issue. This is an example of monetary bias as it implies that the government or healthcare providers should be spending more money on these vaccines.
  • The author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with President Biden's policies by referring to them as 'white supremacists'

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • Learn more from the National Press Foundation.
  • 'More people with access to preventive care means a healthier country and lower healthcare costs across the board'- Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra
  • The author is selected by the National Press Foundation for its 2023 Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowship.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • It quotes experts who state flu activity is elevated but fails to mention vaccine uptake for the flu seems to be lagging, creating a false impression in the reader.
  • The article uses sensationalist language such as 'tripledemic' to create fear and alarm without providing any context or evidence.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • > 20 million so far
  • This most recent enrollment period, which ends Tuesday, was marked by several factors that set it apart from previous years.

Recent Articles

20 Million Sign Up for ACA Health Insurance in 2024, Surpassing Last Year's Record

20 Million Sign Up for ACA Health Insurance in 2024, Surpassing Last Year's Record

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 A record-breaking 20 million people have signed up for health insurance through the ACA marketplaces during the latest open enrollment period, surpassing last year's record of more than 16 million enrollments.
COVID and Flu Surge: Rare to Infect with Both, Health Officials Optimistic for Future Case Rates

COVID and Flu Surge: Rare to Infect with Both, Health Officials Optimistic for Future Case Rates

Broke On: Saturday, 13 January 2024 The respiratory virus season is different this year with Covid and flu surging simultaneously. While becoming infected with both viruses appears rare, health officials are optimistic that case rates will go down soon after a potential holiday bump. More focus should be placed on vaccinations among health care workers.

Rise in COVID-19 Deaths and Hospitalizations in U.S. as Winter Approaches

Broke On: Tuesday, 21 November 2023 COVID-19 related deaths have increased in eight U.S. states. Maryland has reported the highest jump in COVID-related deaths. Fourteen states, including Vermont, Iowa, and Alaska, are seeing a surge in hospitalizations. Health officials attribute this spike to colder weather, which facilitates the spread of the virus.