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Brittany Trang advises on how to report on ‘forever chemicals’
During a lightning talk at HJ24, reporter Brittany Trang broke down per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as “forever chemicals.”
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Why new tools for fighting malaria need more media coverage
A Johns Hopkins malaria expert discusses stalled progress in fighting malaria, current and future vaccine efforts and how to combat…
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Court cases could shape the future of U.S. health care, panelists say
U.S. health care policy is increasingly being shaped by the court system, panelists agreed during Health Journalism 2024 in New…
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Maryland hospital payment model cuts costs and improves quality of care
Unlike most states, Maryland pays for hospital services using annual budgets set in advance, fundamentally changing how hospitals are paid.
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Why this matters: How to cover health disparities more effectively
Cornell Professor Jeff Niederdeppe speaks with AHCJ about how journalists can improve their coverage of health disparities.
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Hospital star ratings are about to be released. Here’s what journalists should know
CMS is about to release its star ratings for hospitals. Journalists should know about the limitations of these much-watched scores.
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From smiley faces to databases: The changing needs of dementia caregivers and their families
Panelists at HJ24 highlighted the need for more support services and resources for unpaid dementia caregivers.
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HIV treatments stem transmission, but stigma, barriers to access persist
Following a screening of “Ending HIV in America” at HJ24, panelists discussed why it’s still difficult to make treatments widely…
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How journalists frame racial disparities in health can matter
Journalists’ framing of racial differences in health can sway readers’ perception of their own health risks.
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Best (and worst) ways to connect to editors and pitch stories
Succinct — yet still meaty — pitches are the key to submitting a story idea that will attract an editor’s…
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