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Despite federal efforts, drug prices may not drop much
In January, new lower drug prices will go into effect for 10 high-cost drugs, saving Medicare members millions in out…
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Meet the 2026 AHCJ U.S. and International fellows
AHCJ is thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of two prestigious fellowship programs, each designed to empower journalists.
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Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. What to know
In 2021, gun violence replaced car crashes as the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. It has…
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U.S. News rankings highlight significance of nursing home staffing shortages
Fewer than one in five nursing homes earned top honors in the latest U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2026 rankings.
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Black families most in need of victim compensation funds, yet more likely to be denied
A new study shows that Black families who lost a relative to homicide are most likely to file victim compensation…
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Fall summit session recordings now available
AHCJ’s 2025 fall summit, “Research reset: Covering promising paths to better health,” took place from Nov. 13-14 in NYC.
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Why reporters should cover this week’s CDC meeting on hepatitis B vaccine and more
A CDC committee will discuss its current policy of universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth and other recommendations from Dec.…
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How to find stories in states’ plans for the Rural Health Transformation Program
All 50 states have applied for federal grants to boost rural health care. Journalists can find good stories by reviewing…
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Hospital flood risk: How to use KFF’s mapping analysis
KFF Health News reporter Holly Hacker shares how she hopes health journalists will use her teams’ analysis of hospital flood…
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How I Did It: Mapping hospital flood risks across the United States
KFF Health News data editor Holly Hacker shares how she and her team tackled this data-driven project after Hurricane Helene.
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