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Health Policy
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New COVID-19 vaccine guidance fuels confusion, uncertainty for older adults
ACIP’s new recommendation leaves many patients and providers unsure about current advice and whether they can obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.
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Countering false and misleading claims about Tylenol and autism from the top
Journalists must rely on evidence, medical societies and experts to counter misinformation from federal agencies about Tylenol and autism.
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Gun violence prevention efforts and research the Trump admin has targeted so far
Since President Trump returned to office, cuts and layoffs related to gun violence prevention have hit the CDC, the NIH…
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For many cancer patients, free screening tests lead to costly care
A June SCOTUS ruling saved millions from paying for preventive screening tests — but costs for follow-up care can be…
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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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Reporting on ‘sweeps’ and the criminalization of homelessness: How to handle the story
This webinar equips reporters to cover the Trump administration’s criminalization of homelessness in their own cities and towns.
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Medicaid cuts will cost hospitals billions in lost revenue annually, reports show
The GOP’s budget reconciliation bill will devastate the finances of hospitals nationwide, particularly in rural areas, a recent report shows.
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Story angles for covering defunding of mRNA vaccine research
RFK’s decision to slash mRNA vaccine funding could have dire effects on the nation’s pandemic preparedness, experts said.
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From big picture to local story: Reporting on the impact of the megabill
In this webinar, panelists will discuss the impact of the budget megabill that Trump signed into law on July 4.