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2015 class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows chosen
Nine journalists have been named to this year’s class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created to…
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New tip sheet offers pointers for reporting on elder abuse
Elder abuse was a key agenda item at this year’s White House Conference on Aging (WHCoA). While much of that…
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Bridging the gap between dental and medical care
Dental care and medical care have long been provided separately in America. New research and evolving models of care are…
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Acronyms, health care and the poor: Understanding hospital safety net payments
The months-long controversy between Florida and the federal Medicaid program over funding for hospitals and clinics that serve uninsured low-income…
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Get a jump on covering 50th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid
The 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid is July 30. Over the years, these programs have evolved from basic safety…
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Surgeons’ complication rates become public with new database
Whether consumers are choosing a car, a household appliance or even a nursing home, there are ratings and reviews available…
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New AHCJ board members elected for 2015-16
Jeanne Erdmann, an independent journalist based in Missouri, and Mary Shedden, editor of Health News Florida, join four incumbents in…
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Notes and quotes from King v. Burwell decision
Here are just a few notes, key quotes and links to coverage of the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the subsidies…
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Last chance to vote for AHCJ’s board of directors
The voting period for AHCJ’s board of directors will close at noon Central time today. A link to the ballot was emailed to all qualified…
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Vote for AHCJ’s board of directors
The voting period for AHCJ’s board of directors has opened and a link to the ballot has been emailed to qualified AHCJ…