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Winners Selected: The 2026 NIHCM Awards in Health Care Journalism and Policy Research

Announcing the winners for the 32nd Annual NIHCM Awards, recognizing excellence in health care journalism and policy research. The winning teams delivered novel insights and high-impact work — learn more about this year's winners.

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Published on: May 07, 2026.

Artificial Intelligence in Health Care & Evolving Cancer Trends

NIHCM's latest newsletter highlights the growing use of artificial intelligence in health care, recent shifts in cancer trends, and advancements in treatment. Read an excerpt from our latest webinar with Megan Moreno, MD, MPH, MSEd, FAAP, and Brian Brooks on the emerging role of social media and AI on youth mental health, as well as state-level strategies to support well-being.

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Data Visualization

90%

of the $4.5 trillion spent on US health care in 2022 was to care for people experiencing chronic physical and mental health conditions.

Nearly 200

rural hospitals have closed or discontinued inpatient services since 2005.