Association of Health Care Journalists

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Thankful for the opportunity to help journalists learn to report with authority and humanity on the factors creating upward pressure on health care costs and issues that impact access.

Covering bird flu? Check out this concise guide with key background and data to help reporters provide context on this evolving story. Essential reading for journalists tracking H5N1 and its impacts. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/b…

Looking to cover infertility and reproductive health with fresh perspectives? Check out these tips to move beyond the usual narratives and explore underreported angles. A must-read for journalists seeking deeper stories. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/h…

For journalists covering health care, understanding the implications of this decision is essential. LDTs have historically operated in a regulatory gray area, and the lack of oversight can lead to issues with test reliability. Read more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/w…

Early versions of the Affordable Care Act included a government-run public option health insurance program — but lobbyists stopped it. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/w…

Medical device makers often delay reporting adverse events—some by over 6 months—putting patients at risk, a new BMJ study finds. Read more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/m…

It’s crucial for journalists to include accurate information about measles and vaccination in their coverage of the ongoing outbreak. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/v…

AHCJ is your organization — and now’s your chance to help lead it. 📢 Run for the Board of Directors and help shape policies, training, and advocacy. 🕔 It’s just 1–2 hrs/week, and you’ll help drive real change. 📅 May 23 is the deadline! 🔗 healthjournalism.org/about/board-of…

Don’t miss tomorrow's webinar: “Health Care in Court: A Prep Session for a Big June” Learn how to cover complex legal stories on deadline with insights from Chris Geidner & Alison Tanner. Moderated by Alice Miranda Ollstein of POLITICO. healthjournalism.org/event/health-c…

AHCJ has recently added three new freelance market guides for pitching to Huffpost Personal, Business Insider and Women’s Health. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/n…

📢 Are you ready for a major month at the Supreme Court? AHCJ’s May 21 webinar will help you cover key cases on: - Transgender health care - Planned Parenthood funding Preventive care - Environmental health Register now and get expert tips and resources: healthjournalism.org/event/health-c…

Freelancers: Ever had an editor publish your draft too early? Or dealt with "scope creep"? Check out these practical tips to navigate these common challenges. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/3…

You’ve got insights. You’ve got ideas. You’ve got a stake in the future of health journalism. 🎯 Time to bring it to the AHCJ board. ✅ Serve your peers ✅ Build community ✅ Influence priorities 🗳️ Apply by May 23: healthjournalism.org/about/board-of…

The Trump admin's university funding freeze is more than a campus issue—it's a health story. Cuts threaten research & workforce training. Why it matters: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/w…

Bird flu (H5N1) continues to spread among animals, with 70 known human cases—all animal-to-human. CDC says risk to the public remains low, but experts urge vigilance. Tips for reporters: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/c…

A Philly-based group is keeping public health messaging alive. After the Trump admin removed the Surgeon General’s advisory on gun violence, they republished it. Read the story ⬇️ 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/p…

🧵 Big health care rulings are coming from SCOTUS this June—on transgender care, preventive services, and more. 🗓️ Join this webinar May 21 at 1 p.m. ET to get ready. 🎙️ Featuring Chris Geidner (Law Dork) & Alison Tanner (National Women’s Law Center) healthjournalism.org/event/health-c…

Thinking about launching a Substack? 📝 Former GQ editor shares what every journalist should know before hitting "publish." 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/f…

Calling all changemakers in health journalism! 📢 This is your chance to lead, represent your peers, and shape what’s next for AHCJ. 💼 Freelancers & newsroom folks — all pro members are eligible! 🗓️ Submit your candidate statement by May 23! 👉 healthjournalism.org/about/board-of…

Big news! 🎉 AHCJ has announced the winners of the 2025 “Uncovering Pathways to Better Health” Fellowship. Meet the journalists digging deep into what drives better health outcomes: 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/a…