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Health journalism
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Flaws, limits and conflicts: Tips to find study pitfalls #AHCJ16
At Health Journalism 2016 in Cleveland, Andrew M. Seaman and Hilda Bastian discussed shortcuts for weighing the likelihood a study’s…
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Access denied? Look for other, sometimes less traditional, ways to find sources #FOIAFriday #AHCJ16
A Freedom of Information request that takes weeks, if not months, to receive. Repeatedly getting “No comment” from anyone you…
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It’s not always easy to find the right case history to flesh out your reporting
Where would journalists be without good tips? It wasn’t long after the AHCJ website increased its focus on LGBT health…
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Health Journalism 2016 panel to look at cities tackling health and turmoil
For reporters covering the social determinants of health, AHCJ’s annual conference, April 7-10, will kick off with a roundtable discussion…
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Health journalism loses valued editor, friend – Peggy Girshman
Peggy Girshman, a health journalist who was one of the earliest members of AHCJ, died Monday at home. She was…
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Chicago panel explores the world of drug pricing
A blockbuster hepatitis C drug costs $84,000, straining state budgets. Martin Shkreli acquires the rights to a generic and raises…
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2015 winners named in top health journalism contest
Hundreds of people with disabilities sent to group homes against their will, troubles in nursing homes, and an examination of…
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For context, add global dimension to your reporting
Veteran health care journalist Trudy Lieberman says that she’s long observed that U.S. health reporters are reluctant to reach out…
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HHS to recognize AHCJ membership as credential for press events
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has agreed to recognize membership in the Association of Health Care Journalists…
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Deadline to enter AHCJ contest extended
Because of technical difficulties, AHCJ will accept entries for the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism until noon ET…