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What Trump’s latest executive order means (and doesn’t mean) for vaccine policy
While Trump’s order on vaccines won’t change policy or insurance coverage, it may create confusion and contribute to vaccine hesitancy.
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How I Did It: Pittsburgh reporter brings home Japan’s elder care lessons for U.S.
WESA reporter Kiley Koscinski’s series “Designing Dignity” explores how the U.S. and Japan approach elder care, with a focus on…
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7 tips for negotiating higher pay as a freelance journalist
With publications’ budgets shrinking, you may hesitate to ask for a better fee. But doing so with grace rarely turns…
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Swatting poses a growing threat to hospitals
While swatting isn’t new, health care journalists should be aware that incidents targeting hospitals appear to be increasing.
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Watch: Netherlands Health Care Study Group informational webinar and Q&A
In this webinar, we offer tips to strengthen your application for AHCJ’s 2026 International Health Care Study Group in the…
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Register now for AHCJ’s Fall Summit on AI in health care
Join us in Los Angeles from Oct. 8-9 for a 1.5-day exploration of some of the most important topics related…
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Apply now for our U.S. and International reporting fellowships
Apply by Sept. 25 for two of AHCJ’s most prestigious opportunities: The U.S. Health System and International Health reporting fellowships.
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Beyond ‘too much screen time’: Another way to frame stories about youth mental health
Youth mental health coverage often boils down to this: “Is social media to blame?” But some researchers say that may…
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Older adults face high suicide risk — but new poll shows many still don’t know about 988
A new poll from the University of Michigan shows that nearly a third of older adults are unaware of the…
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How STAT News reporters investigated UnitedHealth’s health care empire
The eight-part award-winning series, “Health Care’s Colossus,” shows how UnitedHealth used its leverage to dominate the health care market.
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