Insights

<p>From nocturnists to Medicaid babies, a sampling of story ideas from the 2012 AHCJ health journalism conference in Atlanta.</p>

<p>I used to be a language teacher (English &amp; Portuguese) before I became a journalist. And with each story I tell, I see how not-so-far-apart my present and former professions are.</p>

<p>Mad cows, Medicaid cost-cutting, juking the stats on veterans' mental health care and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>If a couple in good health with plenty of resources finds it this challenging to apply for health insurance policies, are lawmakers wise to propose replacing Medicare with vouchers?</p>

<p>A tribute to a deeply influential and inspiring journalism professor, now retiring from the University of Montana.</p>

<p>A safe shingles vaccine, irrational hospital charges, insurance attempts to circumvent court ruling, a rapidly dwindingling Medicare fund and more from our Daily Briefing.</p>

<p>Five random observations and tips from a first-time attendee of the AHCJ 2012 conference in Atlanta.</p>

<p>After four days of sharing, debating, and challenging my colleagues in health journalism, here are my five takeaways from last week's Association of Health Care Journalists conference.</p>

<p>Solana discusses his new job at the Medicare NewsGroup and why journalists shouldn't be afraid to chance something new.</p>

<p>Those with experience writing for a health professionals might be interested in this week's featured opportunity. Also, check out the Awards section for more deadlines this weekend; there's still time to get your entries in.</p>