Conference Coverage
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Researcher discusses how a genetic variant drives racial health disparities
At HJ25, Lauren Merz, M.D., discussed how one common genetic variant disproportionately found in Black people has led to misdiagnoses.
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Long COVID as an accountability story: Ideas and reporting tips from experts
At HJ25, panelists discussed the many stories of government accountability related to long COVID that reporters can explore.
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Hospital-at-home programs on the rise: ‘Patient satisfaction is through the roof’
At HJ25, panelists discussed how hospital-at-home programs are being used to address patients’ desire to recover in a familiar environment.
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Researchers open up the conversation about diversity in autism case studies
At HJ25, panelists discussed why studying autism in diverse communities is essential, particularly in young children.
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The future of ambulatory care is changing: What it means for your community
At HJ25, panelists examined how billing for ambulance service works in the U.S. and how insurance for EMS care varies…
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The story of the fires: A portrait of smaller journalism in a huge disaster
Panelists at an HJ25 session on January’s fires in Los Angeles agreed it was interesting to see how Southern California…
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People-powered policy: How ballot measures are shaping health policy
At HJ25, panelists explored how citizen-led ballot initiatives are being used to expand access to health care across the United…
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Reporters urged to use precision and compassion when covering addiction
Covering addiction requires a delicate balance of accuracy, ethics and empathy, panelists said during a session at HJ25.
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Racial disparities in health linger, some rooted in fake science
During an HJ25 panel on racism in health care, panelists discussed how the residual effects of bad science and physician…
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Covering health misinformation: What journalists need to rethink
At HJ25, panelists shared 12 strategies for building trust, using careful language and improving coverage of health misinformation.
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