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Dangers of AI tops health tech hazards list for 2025
The use of AI models in health care settings without proper oversight is the most significant health technology hazard for…
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The complicated role race and ethnicity play in research
Using race and ethnicity categories in research contributes to health inequities — but omitting them can also be problematic, a…
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How and why to write personal essays and first-person reported features
Inserting yourself in a story can feel foreign. Here’s how, why and when to try your hand at first-person writing…
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Millions could lose health insurance to pay for Trump tax cuts
Republicans in Congress and the incoming Trump administration could make deep cuts in funding for Medicaid and the Affordable Care…
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‘Dig into the complexities’ of domestic violence with this new reporter toolkit
The resource, produced by journalists and domestic violence survivors, makes the case for why better, more in-depth coverage is needed.
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6 story ideas as the Supreme Court mulls transgender health care
Following hours of oral arguments on Dec. 4, the Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care…
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Understanding RFK Jr.’s potential HHS powers and why to avoid ‘sane-washing’ him
It’s crucial for your audience to understand how dangerous Robert F. Kennedy’s beliefs are to public health.
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What to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine advocacy
Audiences need ongoing, accurate information about Kennedy’s beliefs on vaccines and health policy — and what he could do as…
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Trump’s proposed child tax credit expansion may boost health equity
Trump’s proposals to expand the child tax credit have reignited talks about this crucial policy tool and its impacts on…
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AHCJ Awards 2025 U.S. Health System Reporting Fellowships
The Association of Health Care Journalists has awarded the fellowships to five journalists who will pursue yearlong reporting projects.
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