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Medical costs, access top health concerns: Survey

The Hill

A survey released this week found that improving the affordability and access to health care is a top priority for Americans, with participants across party lines saying they see the federal government as having a key role in this issue. For us, that was a bit of a surprise." Patrick said. "We

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How to update your AHCJ Freelance Directory profile

Association of Health Care Journalists

The public-facing database allows editors to search for health journalists who could be a good fit for their projects. For example, maybe an editor is looking for someone with expertise in mental health whos a professional member, or someone whose full-time gig is journalism as opposed to public relations or copywriting for brands.

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Rockdale public health officials criticize poor communication, lack of EPA leadership in BioLab fire response

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free Atlanta newsletter here. 29 BioLab chemical fire in Conyers, Georgia, communicated poorly with the public — and each other — and the EPA failed to lead, GNR Health Department leaders said Friday. The many agencies that responded to the Sept.

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Navigating vaccine conversations

Your Local Epidemiologist

YLE, in partnership with Yale School of Public Health, compiled an FAQ document of evidence-based information for you. Feel free to email, print out, distribute, doodle on, craft your own messages or pieces of art for social media, or let it guide organic conversations with others.

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My promise to you

Your Local Epidemiologist

This publication exists for one reason—to provide an independent source of health information that helps people make evidence-based decisions. How do we build trust in public health during this time, knowing it’s slipping? Social media is already brimming with emotionally charged reactions. What do I write about?

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2025 Health IT trends: Emerging technologies, AI remain prominent

Association of Health Care Journalists

Last year was busy for the health information technology sector, with a continued focus on artificial intelligence and a record number of cybersecurity breaches. Hung, chief marketing officer and editor of Healthcare IT Today , frequently travels to health technology industry conferences to stay abreast of current trends in this space.

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Scientist journalist and editor Katie Burke joins AHCJ as new environmental health beat leader

Association of Health Care Journalists

Katie Burke, a science journalist and editor based in Virginia, has joined AHCJ as the new environmental health beat leader. “This is such an important subject, and Katie’s going to be a great guide for the increasing number of health care journalists reporting on the implications of climate change in particular.”