Association of Health Care Journalists

In Part two of AHCJ's 2026 Rural Health Webinar Series, we talk with ETSU's Michael Meit about rural health data. The post Rural health, data, and data challenges in the age of rural transformation appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

The annual CDC report on kindergarten vaccination and vaccine exemption rates provides the most comprehensive data on immunization rates for the vaccines required by all U.S. public schools and allows for long-term analysis of trends. The post SchoolVaxView offers data and trends on kindergarten vaccination rates appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

Journalist Amanda McCracken shares how she turned a theme in her book about longing into a vulnerable story for Runner’s World. The post How a freelancer pitched a personal essay about running and romance to Runner’s World appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

The new Health Editor Help Desk will connect journalists with specialized editorial expertise and test an expanded role for journalism associations. The post Farah Yousry joins AHCJ as first journalist-in-residence appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

Health care journalists can help the public understand the potential impacts of the new rule on remote patient monitoring. The post CMS may upend remote patient monitoring. Here’s what to know appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

In this webinar, medical experts tell you need-to-know facts about peptides, what the media often gets wrong and more. The post Everyone’s talking about peptides: What reporters should know appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

Hear from AHCJ and fellowship program alumni about how these opportunities advance health journalism and drive meaningful change. The post Watch: Tips for applying to U.S. and International Health Reporting Fellowships appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

In Part 1 of AHCJ's 2026 Rural Health Webinar Series, experts walk listeners through the Trump administration's five-year $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. The post Tracking the rocky path of the Trump Administration’s $50 billion rural payout appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

Measles cases are at their highest rate in three decades as vaccine-preventable diseases like tetanus are surging. Here's what to cover. The post Pennsylvania measles deaths highlight need for vaccine reporting appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

Nonverbal communication methods like Rapid Prompting Method are receiving renewed scrutiny in the news. Here's how to tell the story. The post Can nonverbal people accurately communicate through technology? Here’s what the science says appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

Most seniors with Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) will pay more for medicine next year after the Trump… The post Most seniors to pay more for Medicare drug plans appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

If you’re a journalist who’s unexpectedly lost or left a staff job, here’s how to break into the freelance market — and enjoy it. The post Laid off? 10 tips for accidental freelancers appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

In this webinar, STAT's Bob Herman, whose new series “Out of Pocket, Out of Reach” examines health care affordability. The post Covering health care affordability: A big story with major impact appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

To accommodate patients outside of business hours, some medical centers have begun offering their own AI-powered symptom checkers. The post AI-powered symptom checkers direct worried patients to appropriate care appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

Journalists can cover this story nationally and locally, especially in rural areas where access to primary care providers can be challenging. The post More primary care linked to lower health care costs, study says appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

A KFF investigation found that resident-on-resident violence in memory care facilities is more common than previously known. The post KFF reporter documents resident-on-resident violence in dementia care facilities appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

While Trump’s order on vaccines won't change policy or insurance coverage, it may create confusion and contribute to vaccine hesitancy. The post What Trump’s latest executive order means (and doesn’t mean) for vaccine policy appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

WESA reporter Kiley Koscinski's series "Designing Dignity" explores how the U.S. and Japan approach elder care, with a focus on dementia, caregiving infrastructure, and what policy ideas might translate across the Pacific. The post How I Did It: Pittsburgh reporter brings home Japan’s elder care lessons for U.S. appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

With publications’ budgets shrinking, you may hesitate to ask for a better fee. But doing so with grace rarely turns editors off. The post 7 tips for negotiating higher pay as a freelance journalist appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .

While swatting isn’t new, health care journalists should be aware that incidents targeting hospitals appear to be increasing. The post Swatting poses a growing threat to hospitals appeared first on Association of Health Care Journalists .