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AHCJ, IRE receive $65,000 to host webinar series on the business of health care
This hands-on, in-depth series is free for all journalists thanks to the generous support of the NIHCM foundation.
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Tips for diversifying your sources
Here are some handy resources to diversify your sources and add credibility, accuracy and context to your work.
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Freelancers: How to make sure you’re paid on time
Fighting to get paid for your work is never fun, especially after weeks or months of work. Here’s how to…
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Clearing up confusion about dual eligibles
Here’s what you need to know to report on dual eligibles, low-income older or disabled adults who qualify for both…
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Coverage 101: Using the new state media guides to write big stories
In this webinar, learn how to navigate and report on health insurance in each state with Georgetown University’s new primers.
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How reporter Yanqi Xu connected nitrate pollution to pediatric cancer
Learn how Flatwater Free Press reporter Yanqi Xu uncovered extensive nitrate pollution in Nebraska, including from the governor’s hog farms.
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January Lunch and Learn: Finding anchor clients
Freelancers discussed tips and strategies for finding and keeping anchor clients.
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How to use the Gun Violence Archive to boost your reporting
The archive collects information on incidents from around 7,500 different sources to provide near-real time data about gun violence.
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How to use hospital patient satisfaction scores in your reporting
These publicly reported, easily accessible scores dating back to 2008 are a treasure trove for health journalists.
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December Lunch and Learn: How to find patient stories
Freelancers shared ideas about how to find patients who are willing to tell their stories and discussed some sensitivities involved.
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