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Examining the latest efforts in integrative health
In the face of sky-rocketing rates of chronic disease and addiction, some health care leaders are searching beyond pills and…
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Free health data for journalists: How to make the most of it
Health care data are increasingly being collected by nonprofits and private companies as part of their work and business –…
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Skepticism is required when covering the science behind genetic tests
Health insurers struggle to understand whether genetic tests give physicians actionable information about how to diagnose and treat patients’ illness.…
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Tips for freelancers to unleash their inner entrepreneur
Two top freelancers at Health Journalism 2018 – Linda Marsa and Heather Boerner – and attorney Ruth Carter offered a…
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Resources for reporting on integrative health programs in your community
Leaders at a growing number of U.S. medical centers and military hospitals have begun using an integrative health approach to…
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AHCJ celebrates 20 years with conference in the desert
More than 700 people attended Health Journalism 2018, the 20th anniversary celebration of the Association of Health Care Journalists. Reporters, editors, producers,…
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What to ask hospitals about medical device hacking preparedness
It’s only a matter of time before a patient is harmed through medical device hacking, and journalists have many resources…
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Panelists look to the future of Alzheimer’s disease research
Diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease has not changed much in the past 25 years. However, new research may enable earlier…
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Princeton remembers health economist Reinhardt
On April 21, Princeton held a memorial for Princeton University health economist Uwe Reinhardt – the university reached out specifically…
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2018 AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows selected
Six journalists have been named to this year’s class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created to…
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