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A quick round-up of the tax bill’s impact on health care
The just-approved tax bill awaiting President Donald Trump’s signature contains provisions that will have a profound impact on health coverage…
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Philly journalist discusses silver diamine fluoride and other children’s health issues
Anna Nguyen A prominent pediatric dental organization recently issued guidelines for a treatment that can offer a painless, minimally invasive…
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Reporters’ data analysis added credibility to anecdotal evidence of hospice neglect
JoNel Aleccia Melissa Bailey Kaiser Health News reporters JoNel Aleccia and Melissa Bailey analyzed government inspection records to reveal that…
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How a fellowship led to a series on global emerging infections
Mark Johnson Mark Johnson, a health and science writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, was looking for an idea to…
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Understanding net neutrality and what it means for health care, media
Rebecca Vesely As expected, the Federal Communications Commission on Dec. 14, 2017, voted 3-2 along party lines to end rules…
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What is a ‘medical home’ and why is it important?
Lola Butcher In the past decade, thousands of U.S. primary care practices have reorganized themselves as patient-centered medical home (PCMH)…
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Craft joins AHCJ staff as director of engagement
Cynthia Craft The Association of Health Care Journalists welcomes experienced journalist Cynthia Craft to its full-time staff in a new…
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Keep these points in mind when covering the tax bill’s impact on health care
The House and the Senate both have passed tax bills which have provisions that will deeply affect health care, ranging…
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Belluz talks about back pain research
Julia Belluz Nearly all people experience back pain at some point, and it’s the second most common disability in the…
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How well do you want to die? Resources for reporting on hospice care
Cheryl Clark The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services was scheduled to roll out a refresh of its Hospice Compare…