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Policy experts offer differing views on health care for all at HJ26
During Thursday’s plenary at Health Journalism 2026, policy experts discussed whether the government should guarantee health care for all.
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Medicare and Medicaid will cover weight-loss drugs next year
The Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program will operate outside Part D benefit’s coverage and payment flow, so part D insurers don’t…
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How NIH-funded AI research could change aging in America
Across the U.S., researchers are working on numerous AI-based research projects that could improve care and health outcomes for older…
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Report: Health disparities are set to widen, again
A new report from The Commonwealth Fund on health care disparities delivers a clear message: the U.S. health system is…
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The mifepristone whiplash story and how to cover it
The court’s decision to block telehealth prescribing of mifepristone signals ongoing instability in how a widely used, evidence-based medication is…
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AHCJ awards 2026 AHCJ Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowships
The Association of Health Care Journalists is thrilled to announce the 2026 class of fellows selected for the Firearm Violence…
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AI is shaping medical coverage decisions. Here’s how to tell the story
Insurers are increasingly using AI in various parts of the process including prior authorization. Here are some ideas to report…
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How high-deductible health plans can harm patients’ health
Americans with high-deductible health plans often are forced to skip needed care, picking up prescriptions and going to the doctor.
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Maternal Tdap vaccine: The evidence behind it and how to tell the story
In this webinar, experts discuss the evidence behind Tdap vaccination in pregnancy and communication strategies for your audience.
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Hantavirus outbreak: What journalists should know
Hantavirus, an infectious disease carried by rodents that can infect humans, is at the center of an outbreak on a…