Health Beat
Monitoring the Pulse of Health Care Journalism
Ad
-
How much will TrumpRx reduce drug prices?
Many questions remain unanswered about TrumpRx, the administration’s direct-to-consumer prescription drug referral site announced last month.
-
How I pitched a story about runners on Ozempic to Women’s Health magazine
See the exact pitch — and its circuitous backstory — that landed my article in a national print magazine many…
-
Webinar recap: Understanding the budget bill’s toll on older adults, and how to tell the story
Advocates say the budget bill will profoundly affect older adults’ ability to access health care, food and basic support —…
-
SNAP benefits on the brink: Why health journalists should look beyond the cliff
Reporters can strengthen their coverage of expiring SNAP benefits by spotlighting solutions that are already in motion in cities and…
-
New report reveals major gaps in Medicare access, quality and affordability
A new scorecard from The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how easily beneficiaries can access Medicare services in their area.
-
5 tips for maximizing AI as a freelance journalist
During October’s Lunch & Learn, freelancers revealed how ethical use of AI has supercharged their careers.
-
How the government shutdown could impact hospital cybersecurity
With skeletal staffs at the nation’s cyberdefense agency and some resources on hold, hospitals could be at greater risk of…
-
Covering the government shutdown’s impact on health agencies and policy
The federal government shutdown is adding serious strain to health agencies, policies and programs on which millions of people depend.
-
New state scorecards expose climate and health risks
The Commonwealth Fund’s new scorecards on climate, health and health care unmask wide variation across states when it comes to…
-
Medicaid cuts could further strain ERs treating gunshot wounds, study says
A new study warns that Medicaid funding cuts could financially destabilize trauma centers on the front lines of the gun…
Featured Resources
Work the Health Beat.
Get exclusive news and training opportunities from AHCJ in your inbox once a week.