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Nursing home oversight lags, putting residents at risk
A recent KFF analysis of federal nursing home oversight found an association between short staffing and serious harm to residents.
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Laid off? 10 tips for accidental freelancers
If you’re a journalist who’s unexpectedly lost or left a staff job, here’s how to break into the freelance market…
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New study quantifies the annual cost of dementia at $818 billion, with families picking up most of the tab
A new study puts the total U.S. cost of dementia at $818 billion for 2026, but only 27% of that…
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Vetting medical breakthroughs: What baby KJ’s CRISPR therapy teaches reporters
Baby KJ’s next steps: The future of personalized gene therapy By Jared Whitlock/California Freelance Fellow When a press release touts…
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What to know before covering the next mass shooting
Mass shootings tend to capture the most attention, outrage and coverage, despite making up a very small percentage of overall…
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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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Medical conference coverage: Learn the basics
Find out what a medical conference is and what it involves, including oral abstracts, research posters, CME sessions and exhibit…
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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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A new way to measure perinatal mortality — and why it matters
The CDC has adopted a new, broader definition of perinatal mortality — deaths that occur around the time of birth.
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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…
