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Trump’s budget bill could cost lives, put 5 million in debt: How to cover the story
As many as 17 million Americans will lose their health insurance and many others will incur more medical debt under…
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Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act turn 60. Will they survive the next 60 years?
July marks the 60th anniversary of Medicare, Medicaid and the Older Americans Act — but the GOP’s budget bill threatens…
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Tips and sources to boost your coverage of hospital failures
Two reporters who have helped shed light on hospital failures in their communities offered insight and tips on covering this…
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Liquid biopsies for cancer come with trade-offs
Developing “liquid biopsies” — blood tests to detect early stages of cancer — involves trade-offs regarding accuracy, speakers said at HJ25.
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Journalists need to frame gun violence as a public health issue
Gun violence is a public health issue, not just a criminal one. That was the key message from speakers at…
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CBS News reporter on bulletproofing an investigation: ‘Fact-check, fact-check and fact-check again’
At HJ25, CBS News correspondent Anna Werner told attendees to fact-check over and over again to bulletproof an investigation.
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Want to turbocharge your freelance career? Narrow your focus
At HJ25, freelance journalists mulled how to increase their accepted pitches and, hopefully, pay rates by narrowing their focus.
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Lead exposure: Advocates propose individual, government actions
At HJ25 advocates argued for sweeping government responses to reduce the risk of lead exposure while highlighting innovative ways residents…
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The family-centered treatment approach to substance use disorder and mental health
At HJ25, people who have experienced substance use disorder and their loved ones said that involving family is crucial to…
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How to get a company’s perspective when no one will talk to you
At HJ25, NBC News national reporter Tyler Kingkade said there’s always a way to get a story, even when a…
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