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Conference
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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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Former HHS Secretary Becerra to journalists at HJ25: Speak truth to power
At HJ25, former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra encouraged journalists to stand up against misinformation and disinformation from the government.
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CMS Chief of Staff: House bill aims to slow — not cut — Medicaid spending
At HJ25 in L.A., Stephanie Carlton of CMS claimed The One Big Beautiful Bill is “a management of the rate…
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PitchFest 2025: 6 tips for success
When meeting with editors during PitchFest at HJ25, remember your Ps: prepare, be professional, and don’t take personalities personally.
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AHCJ announces winners of 2024 health journalism contest
The Association of Health Care Journalists is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Awards for Excellence in Health…
