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Piercing the fog of hospital finances
At HJ25, Karl Stark spoke about how to dig into hospital finances as more health systems shift care into outpatient…
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Changing the conversation about kids, teens and screens
At HJ25, panelists discussed the nuance surrounding how too much screen time can influence the mental health of young people.
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Why America spends more on health care but sees less benefit
At HJ25, speakers discussed how health care organizations often aim to grow and generate more revenue rather than prioritize patient…
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How one reporter revealed dangerous levels of radioactivity in groundwater
A Toledo Blade reporter’s independent water testing found levels of radioactivity up to 1,731 times higher than normal background levels.
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New to freelancing? These resources can help jumpstart your career
Independent health journalists can take advantage of AHCJ’s Slack community, monthly Zoom meetups, freelance directory and more.
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Covering bird flu from an ecological angle
Bird flu coverage shouldn’t be limited to what’s happening in birds, cows and humans — make sure to look at…
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Study: Alzheimer’s blood biomarker tests less reliable in some populations
Recent research revealed that blood tests for biomarkers of Alzheimer’s are less reliable for Black patients than for other racial…
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How to handle criticism like a pro
At HJ25, independent journalist Anna Medaris offered attendees tips about how to put a positive spin on criticism during her…
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Dr. Jen Gunter takes aim at misinformation, medical gaps in women’s health
At HJ25, “The Vajenda” author Jen Gunter warned about rampant misinformation and medical gaps in women’s health on the internet.
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5 tips that will take your photos to the next level
David Poller, who has worked for three decades as a photographer and newspaper photo editor, gave advice for taking better…
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