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Laid off? 10 tips for accidental freelancers
If you’re a journalist who’s unexpectedly lost or left a staff job, here’s how to break into the freelance market…
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Covering health care affordability: A big story with major impact
In this webinar, STAT’s Bob Herman, whose new series “Out of Pocket, Out of Reach” examines health care affordability.
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AI-powered symptom checkers direct worried patients to appropriate care
To accommodate patients outside of business hours, some medical centers have begun offering their own AI-powered symptom checkers.
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More primary care linked to lower health care costs, study says
Journalists can cover this story nationally and locally, especially in rural areas where access to primary care providers can be…
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KFF reporter documents resident-on-resident violence in dementia care facilities
A KFF investigation found that resident-on-resident violence in memory care facilities is more common than previously known.
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What Trump’s latest executive order means (and doesn’t mean) for vaccine policy
While Trump’s order on vaccines won’t change policy or insurance coverage, it may create confusion and contribute to vaccine hesitancy.
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How I Did It: Pittsburgh reporter brings home Japan’s elder care lessons for U.S.
WESA reporter Kiley Koscinski’s series “Designing Dignity” explores how the U.S. and Japan approach elder care, with a focus on…
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7 tips for negotiating higher pay as a freelance journalist
With publications’ budgets shrinking, you may hesitate to ask for a better fee. But doing so with grace rarely turns…
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Swatting poses a growing threat to hospitals
While swatting isn’t new, health care journalists should be aware that incidents targeting hospitals appear to be increasing.
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Watch: Netherlands Health Care Study Group informational webinar and Q&A
In this webinar, we offer tips to strengthen your application for AHCJ’s 2026 International Health Care Study Group in the…
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