Sandhya Raman has been appointed as the new senior health care reporter for Bloomberg Law, effective next week. With extensive experience in health policy reporting, she brings a wealth of knowledge to the publication, particularly in areas critical to public health and policy.
Prior to joining Bloomberg, Raman served as a health policy reporter at CQ Roll Call in Washington, D.C. Her reporting focused on health care issues as they relate to Congress, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the White House. She has covered a range of topics, including women’s health, mental health, substance use, and the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities.
In addition to her reporting, Raman contributes to KFF Health News’s podcast “What The Health” and actively mentors emerging journalists through the Association of Health Care Journalists. Her commitment to mental health journalism was recognized when she became a 2023-24 Rosalynn Carter Fellow, where she is developing a yearlong series examining the mental health implications of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization Supreme Court decision.
Raman’s background includes prestigious reporting fellowships through the National Press Foundation and the United Nations Foundation. She is a graduate of Oberlin College, where she honed her skills in journalism and public policy.
Raman’s appointment comes at a pivotal time as health care continues to be a significant topic of discussion in both legislative and public spheres. Her reporting will be crucial in informing stakeholders and the public about ongoing health policy developments.
In her new role at Bloomberg Law, Sandhya Raman is expected to provide in-depth analysis and reporting that will illuminate the complexities of health care legislation and its impacts on communities across the globe.
