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How to care for your mental health over the next few years
A second Trump administration will likely make health reporters’ jobs more chaotic (again). Here’s how journalists — and a psychologist…
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How NIH-funded AI research could change aging in America
Across the U.S., researchers are working on numerous AI-based research projects that could improve care and health outcomes for older…
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Report: Health disparities are set to widen, again
A new report from The Commonwealth Fund on health care disparities delivers a clear message: the U.S. health system is…
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Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows
This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend the Health Journalism 2026 conference…
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The mifepristone whiplash story and how to cover it
The court’s decision to block telehealth prescribing of mifepristone signals ongoing instability in how a widely used, evidence-based medication is…
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AHCJ awards 2026 AHCJ Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowships
The Association of Health Care Journalists is thrilled to announce the 2026 class of fellows selected for the Firearm Violence…
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AI is shaping medical coverage decisions. Here’s how to tell the story
Insurers are increasingly using AI in various parts of the process including prior authorization. Here are some ideas to report…
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How high-deductible health plans can harm patients’ health
Americans with high-deductible health plans often are forced to skip needed care, picking up prescriptions and going to the doctor.
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Maternal Tdap vaccine: The evidence behind it and how to tell the story
In this webinar, experts discuss the evidence behind Tdap vaccination in pregnancy and communication strategies for your audience.
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AHCJ invests in training opportunities by hiring its first program manager
Jyoti Madhusoodanan, an award-winning journalist with more than 13 years of experience, joins AHCJ as its first program manager.
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5 things about freelance journalism I learned the hard way
While I find the freelance journalist lifestyle has more roses than thorns, some aspects have taken me by unpleasant surprise.
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