Darius Tahir

Reporting on health technology, disparities, and innovation.

Darius Tahir is a journalist specializing in health technology and public health reporting. He currently serves as a correspondent for KFF Health News, where he focuses on how health technology impacts underserved populations and government public health initiatives.2 3 Prior to this role, he worked as a reporter for POLITICO from May 2015 to March 2022, covering the eHealth beat and contributing to the publication's insights on healthcare technology.1 4

Education and Early Career

Tahir graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 2009. His early career included roles at various media outlets, such as Modern Healthcare and The Gray Sheet, where he reported on healthcare technology and policy.1 3 He also interned at The New Republic and TPM Media LLC early in his career, gaining valuable experience in journalism.1

Background

Originally from Rochester, New York, Tahir has built a reputation for his insightful coverage of health disparities and innovations within the healthcare sector.2 3 His work emphasizes the critical intersection of technology and public health, making him a notable figure in health journalism.

Experience

Correspondent at KFF Health News (March 2022 - Present)

Reporter at POLITICO (May 2015 - March 2022, 6 years 11 months), Reporter at Modern Healthcare (May 2014 - May 2015, 1 year 1 month), Reporter at The Gray Sheet (April 2012 - May 2014, 2 years 2 months)