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How freelancers can thrive in a challenging market
Persistence, persistence and more persistence is crucial to thriving in a murky economic freelance market.
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Philly news stations use harmful tactics to report on firearm violence, studies say
Philadelphia stations often overreport mass shootings, shootings involving children and in wealthier areas with majority white residents.
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Story ideas for covering the worsening pediatrician shortages
Many families are facing the incredible task of finding a pediatrician, a problem that’s likely to worsen.
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Understanding immune system molecules holds promise for treating long covid, cancer and more
At HJ24, panelists discussed how the immune system plays a much larger role in maintaining our health than expected.
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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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