Our mission is to improve public understanding of health care issues by advancing the quality, accuracy and visibility of health care journalism. We work with thousands of journalists each year to improve the quality, accuracy and visibility of health care reporting and editing internationally.
Our goals:
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To support the highest standards of reporting, writing, editing, and broadcasting in health care journalism for the general public and trade publications.
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To develop a strong and vibrant community of journalists concerned with all forms of health care journalism.
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To raise the stature of health care journalism in newsrooms, the industry, and the public, as a whole.
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To promote understanding between journalists and sources of news about how each can best serve the public.
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To advocate for the free flow of information to the public.
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To advocate for the improvement of professional development opportunities for journalists who cover any aspect of health and health care.
These are the principles and policies that enable us to achieve our goals.
Bylaws
Find details about AHCJ membership, its board of directors, membership meetings and other important business.
Statement of Principles
Learn how AHCJ helps journalists covering health care issues meet their unique challenges.
Self-Promotion and Exploitation
Learn why journalists should avoid featuring their own actions or spotlighting people they may help.
Corrections Policy
Learn how our approach to corrections helps us achieve our goal to communicate objectively and precisely.
Conflicts of Interest Policy
See how the AHCJ’s board of directors and executive committee handle and disclose possible conflicts of interest.
Fundraising Policy
Read how our ethical approach to fundraising minimizes the possibility and appearance of inappropriate influence.