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Health equity
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Deep federal cuts will make health care financially toxic, driving up medical debt
Federal cuts to Medicaid, Medicare and other health programs will make it much more difficult for families to pay for…
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Is ICE undermining patient privacy by using Medicaid data?
A December court decision allowed federal ICE agents to use Medicaid data to identify where people live as part of…
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Why Native health care should be on your radar
Native American health care sits at the intersection of federal responsibility, chronic underfunding, and widening health disparities.
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‘Starved in jail’ is a story in every U.S. county
Sarah Stillman’s piece “Starved in Jail” asks why incarcerated people die of neglect when private companies are paid millions for…
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Gestational diabetes is on the rise, another indicator of inequities in health care
A new study found that the rates of gestational diabetes among pregnant people in the U.S. have increased 36% from…
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Tips for covering the family caregiving crisis in America
A new report from AARP revealed that one in four adults provide unpaid medical care for a relative or friend…
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Health equity stories to follow in 2026
As we head into 2026, here are AHCJ Health Equity Beat Leader Lara Salahi’s predictions for topics poised to dominate…
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Why air pollution is an underreported health story of the decade
Air pollution is a global public health emergency. Journalists must emphasize health equity, economic loss and systemic bodily harm.
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Only 11% of patient portals are accessible in multiple languages
Only a small fraction of U.S. hospital patient portals are accessible in multiple languages.
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A new data tool for tracking trans news coverage
The Trans News Initiative aims to give reporters a clear view of the gaps and trends shaping public understanding of…