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Governments, at all levels, are ‘going backwards,’ lead researcher on homelessness says
A lead researcher of homelessness in California advised journalists at HJ25 to focus reporting on policy failures, not personal failures.
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3 tips for digging into insurance companies and finding stories
As health insurers continue to expand, it’s essential journalists feel empowered to cover them and understand how they do business.
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Physician fact-checkers bring verisimilitude to ‘The Pitt’
If you ever wonder how “The Pitt” and other TV shows set in hospitals look so realistic, it’s because Hollywood often…
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Uncovering misconduct among the Alzheimer’s ‘amyloid mafia’
At HJ25 in L.A., Charles Piller spoke about his book delving into the world of Alzheimer’s research misconduct.
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Beyond broken narratives: How journalists can better cover the health of undocumented communities
At HJ25 in L.A., panelists offered guidance on how journalists can more effectively report on the experiences of undocumented people.
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ICE raids, Medicaid penalties deter many from seeking critical care in California, panelists say
Allowing ICE agents into health care settings and potentially penalizing immigrants for using Medicaid causes many to delay critical care,…
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Mary Roach calls herself ‘the gateway drug to science’
Bestselling author Mary Roach shared her secrets earlier this month at HJ25 in Los Angeles: Show up. And be curious.
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Health care workforce challenges: How to find the real news
Journalists reporting on health care workforce challenges should focus on identifying reliable sources for data and research.
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What to know when covering the booming Medicare Advantage market
Panelists at Health Journalism 2024 talked about how to untangle the complex web that is Medicare Advantage.
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Writing about health care interventions? The HealthNewsReview criteria are as relevant as ever
Here’s why you should use HealthNewsReview’s patient-centered approach to reviewing stories about health care interventions.