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AHCJ member news: New jobs, fellowships, awards and more for health journalists
This edition of member news includes accomplishments from AHCJ members Ken Alltucker, Jeanette Beebe, Suzanne Bohan, Helene Epstein, Liza Gross,…
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Report offers scenarios on how EHRs can pose safety risks to patients – and questions reporters should ask
Poor usability and design flaws of electronic health records (EHRs) can pose safety risks to patients, according to recent studies.…
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Parental life span may foretell a daughter’s healthy aging
Like mother, like daughter? Maybe so when it comes to healthy aging, according to a recent study. Daughters whose birth…
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Inspector’s report suggests potential for vape shop quality control issues
A recent report on the results of a series of unannounced “vape shop” visits by federal inspectors raises questions about…
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When covering maternity care, look for local angles such as state rankings, racial disparities
One of the problems with the fee-for-service payment system is that it’s a flawed method of payment for sick patients…
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Apple Watch Series 4 unveiling draws thoughtful coverage
Health reporters provided rich context – and a dose of skepticism – around Apple’s introduction of the Apple Watch Series…
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Bringing pandemic preparedness alive without sparking fear
When the Atlantic’s Ed Yong began thinking about a story on health security, he realized he needed a basic definition…
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A look at a new type of medical research app
Those of us who cover medical studies on a regular basis are always looking for ways to uncover new and…
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Reporter shares insights on covering cuts to Medicaid dental coverage
In a recent story for the Lexington Herald-Leader, reporter Will Wright offered a look at the human toll of Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s July…
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Covering Florence: Resources on hurricanes and natural disasters
Those living in North Carolina, South Carolina and southern Virginia are in the bull’s-eye of Hurricane Florence. Given the forecast…
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