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2011 class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows chosen
Six journalists have been named to this year's class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created…
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Reporter Q&A: Duluth News Tribune exposes malpractice allegations
Brandon Stahl In May, Duluth (Minn.) News Tribune investigations editor Brandon Stahl and courts reporter Mark Stodghill published a major…
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Updated hospital data allows reporters to identify ongoing problems
After several years, a surprising number of hospitals can't seem to improve – and an elite group has been able…
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Reporter offers advice on avoiding embarrassing incident
A call from the medical examiner to my editor the morning of Friday, July 22, started the worst day of…
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Follow the numbers to report on hospital executives’ compensation packages
The tax-exempt status of not-for-profit hospitals has received heightened scrutiny over the past few years as policy makers across the…
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Health officials, journalists agree on standards
New guidance addresses information release in public health emergencies Public health officials and journalists now have guidance on what information…
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New AHCJ board seated for 2011-12
Gideon Gil, the health and science editor at The Boston Globe, joins five incumbents in being seated on the Association…
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Tips on covering dental health care and access to care
Just as with other aspects of health care, children, older adults, and people who live in rural areas are affected…
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Tips on investigating health professionals and the boards that regulate them
It's likely you've read some of the stories about health professionals gone wrong in recent months. They include reports by…
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Reporters find heart devices skipped FDA’s more rigorous approval process
Deborah L. Shelton and Jason Grotto of the Chicago Tribune couldn't help but wonder: How does a medical device get…