Association of Health Care Journalists

11/19/2025

Created by journalists for journalists, the AHCJ Awards remain free from commercial or special-interest influence — celebrating the very best in health care reporting. https://healthjournalism.org/awards-for-excellence/

11/19/2025

Data gaps + agency shake‑ups = big challenges for health journalists. Hear insider views from former CDC leaders in our upcoming webinar “Trust, public health reporting and the CDC: Insider perspectives.” TODAY, 1pm EST— don’t miss it.

In this webinar, we'll talk with former CDC officials on where to go for reliable reporting resources after the dismantling of the agency.

11/18/2025

How has Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s role in public‑health data changed — and what does that mean for reporters? Join our webinar “Trust, public health reporting and the CDC: Insider perspectives” on Nov 19. Register now.

In this webinar, we'll talk with former CDC officials on where to go for reliable reporting resources after the dismantling of the agency.

11/13/2025

🚨 Calling all health journalists: Don’t miss out on our Health Journalism Slack community. Public channels, members-only spaces, source hunts, kudos and more. Ready to jump in? https://airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk7fZsf/pagp7hSRA3k3zVSX6/form

11/12/2025

Student journalists, your work matters! First-place winners in the Student category now get up to $400 travel reimbursement to Health Journalism 2026 — plus other prizes. https://healthjournalism.org/awards-for-excellence/

11/07/2025

Freelance journalists — want to work smarter, not harder? Check out these game‑changing tips on using AI the right way. 💡

During October’s Lunch & Learn, freelancers revealed how ethical use of AI has supercharged their careers.

11/06/2025

The government shutdown is putting hospitals’ cybersecurity at risk — fewer threat alerts, delayed oversight, and higher ransomware exposure. A key story for reporters covering health and safety:

With skeletal staffs at the nation's cyberdefense agency and some resources on hold, hospitals could be at greater risk of a breach.

11/05/2025

Broadcast journalists, take note! AHCJ’s contest now includes a new TV/Video Reporting category and revamped Audio Reporting options — both with short-form & long-form/series. https://healthjournalism.org/awards-for-excellence/

11/05/2025

Webinar recap: How the budget bill is affecting older adults’ access to care, food and support — and how journalists can tell this story with impact.

Advocates say the budget bill will profoundly affect older adults’ ability to access health care, food and basic support — despite administration claims that seniors won’t lose benefits.

11/05/2025

🚨 The federal shutdown is in full swing — and its ripple effects are hitting health agencies, research and public programs hard. Here’s what journalists should know:

The federal government shutdown is adding serious strain to health agencies, policies and programs on which millions of people depend.

11/04/2025

New findings: A newly released scorecard shows major gaps in how Medicare performs across states — access, quality and affordability vary widely depending on where you live.

A new scorecard from The Commonwealth Fund ranks states on how easily beneficiaries can access Medicare services in their area.

11/04/2025

The AHCJ Health Journalism Slack Community isn’t just another chat room — it’s a hub for better reporting, stronger connections and a little fun along the way. Join us! https://airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk7fZsf/pagp7hSRA3k3zVSX6/form