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SNAP benefits on the brink: Why health journalists should look beyond the cliff
Reporters can strengthen their coverage of expiring SNAP benefits by spotlighting solutions that are already in motion in cities and…
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Covering the government shutdown’s impact on health agencies and policy
The federal government shutdown is adding serious strain to health agencies, policies and programs on which millions of people depend.
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Reporting on closing the research to health care delivery gap
Covering the U.S. health care system’s shortfalls, as well as programs that are enhancing health delivery, can help build awareness, transparency…
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Inside an unregulated industry: How one reporter covered a surrogacy tragedy
Emi Nietfeld’s reporting on surrogacy for Wired offers lessons in responsibly framing both risk and regulation in stories that touch…
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Covering the fallout of NIH funding cuts on health equity research
It’s important to explain both the short- and long-term consequences of the NIH funding cuts while navigating politically charged rhetoric…
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Tariffs and meds: What health journalists should watch for now
The story of tariffs on medications has shifted quickly in recent weeks due to new trade agreements, industry reactions and…
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Hearing health is health equity — reporting beyond the ear
A new study may help journalists explore the quieter — yet no less urgent — barriers to hearing care.
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Telling the story of the pivot on homelessness policy
Trump’s new executive order on homelessness prioritizes surveillance and institutionalization over treatment and support, critics say.
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Following the money and the mission in corporate social responsibility campaigns
Whether driven by reputation, regulation, or real commitment to change, corporate social responsibility efforts increasingly shape how communities access care.
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Medicaid cuts: Tips for covering the legal frontlines
Deepen your reporting and capture the ripple effects of intensifying legal battles against cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and ACA subsidies.