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How to uncover immediate jeopardy citations — and how AHCJ can help
Regulators and hospitals are not obliged to announce immediate jeopardy citations, so journalists must be diligent about digging them up.
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How to cover community violence interventions
Community violence intervention, a public health approach to preventing shootings, has been gaining traction across the country.
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January Lunch and Learn: Tools and tips to meet your goals
During January’s Lunch and Learn, AHCJ’s freelance members focused on practical, tactical tools that make their lives easier.
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Let’s cool the hype about ‘ice’ treatment for breast cancer
As cryoablation for breast cancer becomes more available, journalists should emphasize that there’s uncertainty about how effective it is.
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How to help your audience understand the unprecedented LA fires
Journalists need to help audiences understand how new and different these fires are, and what that means going forward.
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U.S. gun violence worse than any other wealthy nation, costs the country billions
Gun violence rates in the U.S. are far worse than any other developed nation. But how exactly do the numbers…
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CMS reports national health spending grew 7.5% in 2023, far outpacing inflation
In 2023, the U.S. spent $4.9 trillion on health care, a growth rate of 7.5% in 2022 or about $14,570…
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What journalists should know about the threat of chikungunya
Recent research shows chikungunya, a tropical disease, is likely to increase due to the continuing effects of climate change.
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Study on fluoride risk reinforces need for more U.S.-based research
A study suggesting a relationship between high fluoride exposure and lower IQ scores in children requires context to avoid sensationalism.
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Residents in certain ZIP codes are more likely to be fatally shot by police
A person’s ZIP code could determine their risk of being shot and killed by police, according to a recent study.
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