First-place win shines spotlight on On Point healthcare coverage

On Point 's special series on artificial intelligence and the future of healthcare won first place in audio reporting in the American Health Care Journalists Association's (AHCJ) annual Awards for Excellence . From ethical considerations to privacy concerns, " Smarter health: Artificial intelligence and the future of American health care " investigates the potential overhaul of the patient experience in a robust, four-part series.

The Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism recognize the best health reporting in print, broadcast and online media. The contest is run by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. Check out the full list of winners .

Hosted by Meghna Chakrabarti , On Point helps listeners make sense of the world and explore complex, diverse topics. Coming up next: The show dives deep with a series on populism, regarded by some as the defining political current in the world today. From Oshkosh to Amazonia, from the turn-of-the 20th century's William Jennings Bryan to Donald Trump in the 21st century, the journey begins in April.

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