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How a reporter from The Atlantic got RFK Jr. to talk
‘The most powerful man in science’: The inside scoop on RFK Jr. Moderator: Eli Cahan, Investigative journalist, Rolling Stone Michael Scherer, Staff writer, The Atlantic By Cheryl Clark, California Health Journalism Fellow How does a reporter convince an embattled federal official to talk when the official thinks he’s “a scorpion,” “part of a conspiracy,” and…
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Journalists offer advice on uncovering medical stories in court with surgical precision
How to uncover great medical stories in court Moderator: Randy Dotinga, independent journalist; AHCJ Board Member Moderator: Alice Miranda Ollstein, health care reporter, POLITICO Seamus Hughes, research journalist and editor, New York Times and Court Watch By Zach Boblitt/Kansas Health Journalism Fellow Three journalism pros gave tips for finding a treasure trove of health care…
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Minneapolis clinic counters the health fallout of immigration enforcement
Plenary: The cost of fear: The short- and long-term health consequences of aggressive immigration enforcement Moderator: Renuka Rayasam, senior correspondent, KFF Health News Munira Maalimisaq, CEO, Inspire Change Clinic Georges C. Benjamin, M.D., executive director, American Public Health Association By Lindsay Lee Wallace, Connecticut Health Journalism 2026 fellow Munira Maalimisaq, CEO of Inspire Change Clinic,…
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Policy experts offer differing views on health care for all at HJ26
Health care for all: Dream, nightmare or one big muddle? Moderator: Jonathan Cohn, Reporter and author, The Bulwark Jeanne Lambrew, Director of health care reform and senior fellow, The Century Foundation Chris Pope, Senior fellow, Manhattan Institute The Affordable Care Act turns 16 this year, and Medicaid covers nearly 70 million low-income Americans. The Trump administration…
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Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows
AHCJ is excited to announce the 2026 Health Journalism fellows. This group is a dynamic and diverse mix of passionate and dedicated journalists committed to illuminating the complexities of health care in today’s world. This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend Health Journalism 2026 in Minneapolis, Minn.,…
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AHCJ stands with Minneapolis
This week has brought profound sorrow and alarm following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents — another tragedy that has shaken health workers, journalists and the public alike. More than a dozen people have been shot by federal agents nationwide since September; four were killed, including Pretti, Renee Macklin Good,…
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Save the date for Health Journalism 2026 in Minneapolis
The Association of Health Care Journalists and the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism is thrilled to bring Health Journalism ’26 to Minneapolis from May 27–30. Expect four energizing days of immersive field trips, standout sessions, hands-on workshops and abundant opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country. “I’m excited that we’re returning…
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