David Amsden shed a light on the fastest-growing segment of America's uninsured population, the group named the "young invincibles" by the insurance industry – young people who choose to go without health insurance, hoping they can make it through their twenties without catastrophe. Through moving personal acounts from a somewhat unexpected group, Amsden crafted a resonant feature.
Judges' Comments: A nicely written take on the least understood, really big chunk of the uninsured. An excellent read — informative, fast-paced, and the narrative form allows the reader to get to know the uninsured intimately.