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Why using the term ‘immunity debt’ is problematic for reporters
Photo by Gustavo Fring via pexels.As the number of hospitalized children with influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and other infections continues to soar,…
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Charging for patient portal messages: A trend to watch?
One of the conveniences of online patient portals is the ability to send messages or questions to care providers in…
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A reporter considers the consequences of publishing a source’s legal status
Millions of unauthorized immigrant adults — who represent more than 80% of immigrants living in the United States illegally —…
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The older population is growing and becoming more diverse
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has published its profile of older Americans 2021, an annual summary of critical statistics related…
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Tips to help journalists cope with pandemic and other stress
Photo by Karolina Grabowska via pexels.As we enter year three of the pandemic, many journalists continue to search for strategies…
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Tips for finding ‘real’ people for your stories
Journalists share tips for using social media to find “real” people to interview.
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Tips for finding great interview subjects on social media
Photo by PixabayEditors often want people with lived experience in stories. The question is, where to find them? I spoke…
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November Lunch and Learn: Navigating difficult interviews
As usual, we had a good showing of members who are freelance journalists. This month, we shared tips for navigating…
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AHCJ’s new patient safety core topic leader is veteran health care reporter
Mary Chris Jaklevic, a Chicago-based independent health care journalist with nearly 30 years of experience, has joined AHCJ as its…
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Journalists expose significant problems with Medicare Advantage plans
Seniors signing up for Medicare Advantage (MA) during open enrollment (which ends Dec. 7) have more reasons to worry now…
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