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June 3 is deadline to declare candidacy for AHCJ board
Each year, members in AHCJ’s professional category elect members for the association board of directors. (Associate and allied members cannot run for…
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How one veteran reporter is bringing a fresh eye to the health beat
Denver Post reporter David Olinger describes himself as a “veteran reporter new to the health care beat.” Over the years, he has…
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Despite offerings, reporter finds nursing home beds and funds still lacking
Reporter Rick Jurgens started out to compare health services for low-income people in Vermont and New Hampshire because those states…
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What reporters should know about the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
It took five years for Congress to reauthorize the Older Americans Act, (P.L. 114-144), but President Obama signed it into law on…
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These resources can help your reporting on dental care access challenges
More than one-third of Americans face “serious challenges” in obtaining dental care, for reasons that include high cost and lack…
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U.S. surgeon general, VA med chief speak at Health Journalism 2016
More than 600 attendees gathered for Health Journalism 2016, hearing from the U.S. surgeon general, the chief medical official for…
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Journalists explain how freelancers can add audio, video to boost pitches – and income
Seeing Spike Lee’s 2006 documentary about how Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans was transformative for independent journalist Andrea King Collier. “When I saw Spike…
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Behind Washington’s promises to tackle opioid abuse
In any election year, you can bet that politicians will pay a lot of attention to voters’ concerns. The stakes…
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Tips to keep in mind when reporting on the mental health of older adults
The National Council on Aging defines mental disorders as “health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or…
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Selling insurance across state lines: What reporters need to know
Republicans talking about their ideas for replacing the Affordable Care Act often propose selling health insurance “across state lines.” The…