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Six novel angles for covering telehealth
Ideas include how telehealth may be beneficial for dementia patients, how more women are using virtual visits for abortion pills,…
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Obstetric care continues to vanish from rural areas
When rural hospitals go into the red, they often have little choice but to stop delivering babies. The result can…
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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come
The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a public health emergency with short- and long-term…
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High level of RSV cases shows room for improvement in vaccine awareness
Recent studies provide supportive data on RSV in young children which journalists can use as they cover the respiratory virus…
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December Lunch and Learn: Jumpstart your freelance business in 2025
During December’s Lunch and Learn, AHCJ members shared goals and how, when, and why they take stock of their freelance…
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Updated state insurance guides now available
To help support our members, AHCJ is releasing a new and improved Guide to Health Insurance Across the U.S., first…
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Climate and health: Stories to watch in 2025
While climate coverage often focuses on heat, its health impacts have a broader audience appeal. Here are some story ideas…
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Less screening, fewer cases: What our audiences should know about breast cancer rates
A recent study found that fewer breast cancer screenings did not lead to a significant increase in more advanced cancers…
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Remembering Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter at HJ12 in Atlanta
Former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter made a strong impression on the 600 attendees during their…
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Medicare is experimenting with how it pays for kidney transplants
The troubled U.S. kidney transplant system is about to get an overhaul. Or at least, half of it is.
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