Adriel Bettelheim,Jason

Adriel Bettelheim is a senior healthcare editor at Axios. He covers news and analysis on topics ranging from hospitals to biotech.

Biography:  https://www.axios.com/authors/abettelheim

54%

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

75%

Examples:

  • The article implies a causal link between hospitals reviving mask mandates and the spread of COVID-19 cases caused by JN.1 variant and other seasonal respiratory viruses, which is not supported by evidence or expert opinion.
  • The article uses sensationalistic language such as 'overspreads' to describe the situation with the COVID-19 variant, which may exaggerate its impact and influence public perception.

Conflicts of Interest

50%

Examples:

  • The article does not disclose any potential conflicts of interest or financial ties between the author, Axios, or other parties involved in the production or distribution of the article.
  • The author may have a conflict of interest by working as a senior healthcare editor at Axios, which is a news outlet that covers topics related to health care and policy. This could affect their objectivity and credibility.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • The article contradicts itself by stating that hospitals are reviving mask mandates in response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, while also implying that they are not effective or necessary.
  • The article does not provide any data or sources to support its claims about the effectiveness of mask mandates in preventing respiratory viruses.

Deceptions

30%

Examples:

  • The article does not provide any context or nuance to the situation, such as the availability of vaccines, treatments, or other prevention measures.
  • The article is deceptive by presenting a biased and misleading narrative about hospitals reviving mask mandates and their impact on respiratory viruses.

Recent Articles

Hospitals Across the US Implement Mask Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge and Flu Outbreaks

Hospitals Across the US Implement Mask Rules Amid COVID-19 Surge and Flu Outbreaks

Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024 The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a surge in respiratory viruses, prompting many hospitals to require masks for visitors. Public hospitals in New York City have made mask rules mandatory due to the rise in cases of COVID-19, flu and RSV. Hospitals in California also require masks among patients and providers as well as Massachusetts and Illinois.