About Karen Blum Karen Blum is AHCJ’s core topic leader on health IT. An independent journalist in the Baltimore area, she has written health IT stories for publications such as Pharmacy Practice…
Month: May 2023
Association of Health Care Journalists ends relationship with University of Missouri School of Journalism
About Kelsey Ryan Kelsey Ryan is AHCJ’s executive director. Previously, she was founder and publisher of The Beacon, a nonprofit news network with newsrooms in Kansas City and Wichita. Before that, Ryan…
New tip sheet provides glossary of cancer-related abbreviations
About Tara Haelle Tara Haelle (@TaraHaelle) is AHCJ’s medical studies core topic leader, guiding journalists through the jargon-filled shorthand of science and research and enabling them to translate the evidence into accurate…
7 tips for repurposing pitches for multiple markets
About Tammy Worth Tammy Worth (@TammyWorth1) is a full-time freelance writer based in a suburb of Kansas City, Mo. She has written for The Economist, Bloomberg, Health.com, Healthcare Finance News and KCPT,…
High Blood Pressure in Your 30s Can Impact Brain Health Later in Life
According to a study, having high blood pressure when in your 30s is linked to poorer brain health when in your 70s, particularly for men. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.6431 MRI brain scans of older…
Data reporter shines lighton hospital price transparency in Connecticut
AP Data Reporter Mary Katherine Wildeman More than two years after a federal rule required all hospitals to post what they charge patients, compliance with the rule has been poor. Knowing that…
The Online News Association releases2023 COVID-19 misinformation playbook
About Bara Vaida Bara Vaida (@barav) is AHCJ’s core topic leader on infectious diseases. An independent journalist, she has written extensively about health policy and infectious diseases. Her work has appeared in…
Guide for covering climate solutionsshould add health to its list of beats
About Elizabeth Aguilera Elizabeth Aguilera is AHCJ’s core topic leader for environmental health and an award-winning multimedia journalist. She specializes in stories about where policy meets people. She has been reporting for…
Sleep Issues Could Increase the Risk of Stroke by as Much as 5 Times
According to research, individuals with sleep issues could have a higher risk of having a stroke. Sleep issues included poor quality sleep, sleeping too much or too little, taking long naps, sleep…