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How a fellowship led to a series on global emerging infections
Mark Johnson Mark Johnson, a health and science writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, was looking for an idea to…
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Understanding net neutrality and what it means for health care, media
Rebecca Vesely As expected, the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 14, 2017, voted 3-2 along party lines to end rules…
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What is a ‘medical home’ and why is it important?
Lola Butcher In the past decade, thousands of U.S. primary care practices have reorganized themselves as patient-centered medical home (PCMH)…
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Craft joins AHCJ staff as director of engagement
Cynthia Craft The Association of Health Care Journalists welcomes experienced journalist Cynthia Craft to its full-time staff in a new…
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Keep these points in mind when covering the tax bill’s impact on health care
The House and the Senate both have passed tax bills which have provisions that will deeply affect health care, ranging…
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Belluz talks about back pain research
Julia Belluz Nearly all people experience back pain at some point, and it’s the second most common disability in the…
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How well do you want to die? Resources for reporting on hospice care
Cheryl Clark The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was scheduled to roll out a refresh of its Hospice Compare…
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Getting up to speed on the latest news on HIV
Heather Boerner HIV is a treasure trove of story ideas. In a companion tip sheet, Heather Boerner listed some things…
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Neutral and accurate: Covering HIV in the modern era
Heather Boerner If you care about the health of communities, about social determinants of health, or about health policy, HIV…
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Active aging: Multiple dimensions contribute to health in older adults
Growing awareness of the importance of remaining active throughout life has given rise to an “active-aging industry.” General contractors now…