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Biography

After more than 40 years working as a reporter and copy editor at newspapers in seven states, I have switched gears from journalism to fiction writing. My first novel, Mountain Crossing, is available on Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5HZY3DG Previous: Freelance senior reporter with Crain Communications (Crain’s Detroit Business and Modern Healthcare). Senior staff reporter, Crain’s Detroit Business, 2008-2021. I covered health care, insurance, energy and the environment. I have worked full-time for Crain’s for 24 years, including 13 in Detroit, and 11 in Chicago. Contract writer, Modern Healthcare, Modern Physician, AHIP Coverage and Today’s Hospitalist, 2002 to 2008. I wrote about hospitals, physicians, insurance companies, HMOs and hospital-based physician specialists. Editor/writer, Performance Improvement Advisor, Atlanta, Jan to Aug 2006. I wrote about how hospitals, insurers and physician groups together improve quality, patient safety and reduce costs. Reporter, OR Manager, Denver, Jan 2002 to Aug 2006. I wrote about surgical nurses, surgeons, and clinical and operational improvement of operating rooms. Editor/writer, Capitation Management Report, Atlanta, Jan 2002 to Aug 2005. I wrote about how hospitals and physician groups manage pre-paid health care dollars under contract from insurers or employer groups. I also sub-contracted work to several freelancers. Copy editor, St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press, Dec 2002 to May 2005. I edited wire stories, wrote headlines for city news, world and nation news, business features and sports’ departments. Reporter, American Medical Association News, Chicago, Dec 1998 to Feb 2002. I covered medical education, alternative medicine, medical students, residents and teaching physicians. Correspondent, Worcester (Mass.) Telegram & Gazette, July 1998 to Dec 1998; March 2006 to July 2006. I covered schools, government and spot news on the town of Thompson, Conn. Reporter, Gulf Coast Review, Sarasota, Fla., Jan 1998 to June 1998. I covered banks, restaurants, medicine and general business. Reporter, Modern Healthcare, Chicago, Crain Communications. March 1987 to Feb 1997. My beat was non-profit hospitals, medical staffs, consultants and trustees. I won more than 10 awards. Reporter, AHA News, Chicago, Dec 1986 to March 1987. I covered physicians and hospitals. Reporter, Medical Staff News, Chicago, Nov 1985 to Dec 1986. I wrote about hospital medical staffs. Reporter, Martha’s Vineyard Times, Vineyard Haven, Mass, July 1985 to Nov 1985. I covered several towns and wrote about business issues, including banking, restaurants, retail and tourism. Reporter, Bradenton (Fla.) Herald, Jan 1982 to July 1985. My beat was county government. I also covered the Sarasota-Bradenton Airport Authority, aviation, the environment, the county hospital, police and general assignment. I also wrote features for the Sunday magazine and columns for the op-ed page. Reporter/copy editor, Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville, Fla., Jan 1979 to Dec 1981. I was a copy editor and covered sports and wrote features. Environmental technician, Environmental Science and Engineering, Gainesville, Fla, June 1977 to Dec 1978. I assisted engineers in air, water and soil sampling.

Content

Total articles 1357

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  Detroit doctors plan mission to aid Palestinians in Gaza

  By Jay Greene

  Aug. 29, 2022

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  Health Care Heroes: Eunice Yu, Medical Director, COVID Recovery Care Program, Henry Ford Health

  By Jay Greene

  Jul. 14, 2022

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  Her mission is to make mental health crisis care as easy to access as EMS

  By Jay Greene

  Jul. 14, 2022

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Crain's Detroit Business

Crain's Detroit Business is a prominent business publication that has been serving Southeast Michigan's corporate leaders since 1985. Owned by Crain Communications, it is part of a network of over 20 business media brands. The publication focuses on hyperlocal coverage of Detroit's economy, emphasizing innovation in sectors such as life sciences, renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, and film production. Headquartered in Detroit, Crain's employs a team of 11-50 staff members dedicated to delivering exclusive business intelligence through print, digital, and event platforms. Its services include award-winning news reporting on various industries, a subscription-based data center with extensive company and executive information, and an annual compilation of industry rankings known as The Book. The publication also hosts events that facilitate networking and insights for business professionals in the region. Crain's Detroit Business is essential for those navigating the economic landscape of Detroit.