Association of Health Care Journalists

The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) is a nonprofit group that operates independently, with a focus on enhancing the public’s knowledge of health care topics. The organization aims to elevate the quality, precision, and prominence of reporting, writing, and editing in the health care sector. Currently, AHCJ boasts a membership of over 1,500 individuals.

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Meals on Wheels and similar programs left in limbo amid agency dismantling

1 week ago | healthjournalism.org | Liz Seegert

Many older adults have benefitted from senior nutrition programs like Meals On Wheels. But the wholesale reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services and looming Medicaid budget cuts are putting more seniors at risk of going hungry than ever before. Meals on Wheels, the more than 50 year-old program that is part of the Older Americans Act, ensures low-income older adults have access to nutritious food.
Despite criticism, the ACA has helped more Americans access health insurance

2 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Joseph Burns

Many discussions about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) include a list of ways the law has failed to help Americans get more affordable and comprehensive health insurance. What’s left out, therefore, are all the ways the law has helped Americans get better coverage and improved health. This is the third story in a series.
Could unifying outpatient practices help dismantle structural racism in health care?

3 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Lara Salahi

Health care segregation isn’t just a relic of the past. In 2025, patients of color and those insured through Medicaid often receive care at different outpatient clinics than their white, commercially insured counterparts. This segregation isn’t legally mandated — but it’s structurally ingrained, and it has real consequences for health outcomes, medical education, and systemic equity.
Looming budget cuts: What to know when covering Medicaid for older adults

3 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Liz Seegert

Cuts to Medicaid could be devastating for a huge portion of low-income people over 65. This joint federal-state program is under a microscope as Congress debates the Fiscal Year 2025 budget and how to offset tax cuts. If the budget passes, it needs to be offset by $880 billion in cuts, making Medicaid a prime target.
How the ACA changed health insurance in the U.S.

3 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Joseph Burns

Most Americans may be unaware of the significant impact the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has had on nearly the entire U.S. health insurance system. Fifteen years ago, when Congress passed the ACA (officially the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act), journalists and consumers recognized that the law provided Americans with health insurance choices that were previously nonexistent. This story is the second in a series. Read the first here.
Telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries gets another reprieve

3 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Karen Blum

A continuing resolution passed by Congress and signed by President Trump in mid-March to avoid a government shutdown also extended telehealth benefits for Medicare beneficiaries for six months, all of which were set to expire today. This action bought another few months for these benefits, which previously were set to expire at the end of 2024 but were extended for three months as part of a prior continuing resolution signed on Dec. 21.
Palliative care: How it differs from hospice care

3 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Liz Seegert

Despite what many people think, palliative care is distinct from hospice care — it’s not just for end-of-life. Misinformation and lack of education persist among those needing these services, and even among some health care providers. Also known as comfort care, palliative care can be an effective approach when provided in conjunction with curative care and treatments for people facing serious illnesses such as cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or heart disease.
Medical gaslighting tops list of highest patient safety risks

3 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Karen Blum

The risks associated with medical professionals dismissing patient, family and caregiver concerns — also called “medical gaslighting” — ranked highest on an annual list of patient safety concerns compiled by the nonprofit organization ECRI. Insufficient governance of AI in health care, the viral spread of medical misinformation, and medical errors and delays in care resulting from cybersecurity breaches also were listed as significant concerns.
How to update your AHCJ Freelance Directory profile

4 weeks ago | healthjournalism.org | Anna Medaris

AHCJ’s Freelance Directory is a key perk of membership for freelancers. 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 who’s a “professional” member, or someone whose full-time gig is journalism as opposed to public relations or copywriting for brands.
Why cutting sign-up days and navigator funds undermines ACA gains

1 month ago | healthjournalism.org | Joseph Burns

Among the ways to limit enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is to cut funding for the navigators who provide free, unbiased assistance to consumers, and to cut back the open enrollment period. On Feb. 14, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) slashed funding for trained navigators from $98 million last year to $10 million this year.