Conference Coverage
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How to navigate the complex challenges and potential impact of reporting about domestic violence
At HJ25, panelists encouraged journalists to explore the full narrative of what domestic violence is and survivorship feels like.
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The broken promises of ghost networks
At HJ25, experts said ghost networks — health plan directories of providers not accepting new patients — pervades American health…
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Tips and sources to boost your coverage of hospital failures
Two reporters who have helped shed light on hospital failures in their communities offered insight and tips on covering this…
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Liquid biopsies for cancer come with trade-offs
Developing “liquid biopsies” — blood tests to detect early stages of cancer — involves trade-offs regarding accuracy, speakers said at HJ25.
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Journalists need to frame gun violence as a public health issue
Gun violence is a public health issue, not just a criminal one. That was the key message from speakers at…
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CBS News reporter on bulletproofing an investigation: ‘Fact-check, fact-check and fact-check again’
At HJ25, CBS News correspondent Anna Werner told attendees to fact-check over and over again to bulletproof an investigation.
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Want to turbocharge your freelance career? Narrow your focus
At HJ25, freelance journalists mulled how to increase their accepted pitches and, hopefully, pay rates by narrowing their focus.
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Lead exposure: Advocates propose individual, government actions
At HJ25 advocates argued for sweeping government responses to reduce the risk of lead exposure while highlighting innovative ways residents…
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The family-centered treatment approach to substance use disorder and mental health
At HJ25, people who have experienced substance use disorder and their loved ones said that involving family is crucial to…
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How to get a company’s perspective when no one will talk to you
At HJ25, NBC News national reporter Tyler Kingkade said there’s always a way to get a story, even when a…
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