Association of Health Care Journalists

06/16/2026

One of our plenaries explored the health impacts of immigration enforcement and how one Minneapolis clinic quickly transformed its care model to meet the needs of the community. Read more:

At HJ26 in Minneapolis, panelists spoke about the short- and long-term health consequences of aggressive immigration enforcement.

05/30/2026

It's the final day of !

We're wrapping up an incredible week with more hands-on workshops, informative sessions and lightning talks before celebrating the winners of the 2025 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism.

We'll also hear from AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, who will share his personal journey through brain tumor treatment while preparing to lead the AMA and offer insights into the challenges and priorities shaping the health care landscape today.

Thank you to everyone who has made Health Journalism 2026 such a memorable event.

📸: Zachary Linhares

05/28/2026

HJ26 kicked off yesterday in Minneapolis with immersive field trips, energizing workshops and a lively reception. Today you can look forward to more great sessions, book talks, the Exhibit Hall, and a plenary on the future of universal health care — examining the debate more than 15 years after the Affordable Care Act from both left and right perspectives.

Check out the full program to plan out your day:

Take a look at the Health Journalism 2026 program to see what's in store for AHCJ's conference in Minneapolis from May 27-30!

05/27/2026

Today's the day—HJ26 is here! 🎉

We're kicking off the conference with field trips, workshops, and tonight's Kick-off Reception, supported by the Peterson Center on Healthcare.

Welcome to Minneapolis, and welcome to HJ26!



📸 Photo credit: Omar Ghrayeb (), courtesy of Meet Minneapolis

05/21/2026

6 days until 🎉

Next week, health journalists from across the country will gather in Minneapolis for four days of conversations, workshops, networking and story ideas that matter.

Who’s heading to Health Journalism 2026? 👀 Check out the full program to plan out your week: https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/health-journalism-2026/

05/19/2026

The legal fight over mifepristone entered yet another volatile phase late last week when the Supreme Court restored telehealth prescribing and mail delivery of the abortion and miscarriage medication. Here's how to tell the story.

The court's decision to block telehealth prescribing of mifepristone signals ongoing instability in how a widely used, evidence-based medication is regulated and delivered in the United States.

05/18/2026

⏳ The countdown to is ON!

We’re headed to Minneapolis next week for four days of learning, networking, and big conversations shaping the future of health journalism. See you soon!

🔗 https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/health-journalism-2026/

05/15/2026

AI is changing how medical coverage decisions are made — but oversight and transparency are struggling to keep up. Check out this guidance for how to to cover this story.

Insurers are increasingly using AI in various parts of the process including prior authorization. Here are some ideas to report on this.

05/15/2026

🎉 We're ecstatic to welcome award-winning journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan to the team as AHCJ's first program manager! Her deep journalism experience will strengthen the support we provide our members and help us take our fellowship programs to the next level. Read more:

Jyoti Madhusoodanan, an award-winning journalist with more than 13 years of experience, joins AHCJ as its first program manager.

05/12/2026

Health Journalism 2026 is almost here. We’re looking forward to four days of thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, immersive field trips and conversations with journalists from across the country covering the biggest issues in health and medicine.

AHCJ and the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism are thrilled to bring Health Journalism 2026 to Minneapolis from May 27–30.