image: JMIR Publications is a leading open access publisher of digital health research. The "News & Perspectives" section is the newest addition to its portfolio, established to bring the rigor and integrity of academic publishing to scientific journalism.
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(Toronto, January 27, 2026) JMIR Publications is seeking expert voices to contribute to our News and Perspectives section. We bridge the gap between academic rigor and scientific journalism, providing grounded, well-researched analysis that goes deeper than the headlines.
We invite journalists, scientific writers, researchers, clinicians, and digital health experts to pitch original content that informs, inspires, and empowers the health-tech community. Our aim is to build a digital health news service with global relevance, featuring voices, perspectives, and stories from around the world.
What to Pitch
We are looking for engaging, high-quality articles (typically 800–1,200 words) that fall into the following categories
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Analysis & Commentary: In-depth looks at digital health trends, policies, or controversies.
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News Analysis: Deep dives into the nuances of recent headlines, including regulatory changes, funding rounds, product launches, and so on.
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Op-Eds: Evidence-based opinion pieces reflecting professional expertise and/or lived experience (e.g., patient perspectives).
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"How-To" & Lessons Learned: Practical insights from real-world digital health implementation.
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Expert Interviews: Q&A sessions with influential thought leaders in the field.
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Event Recaps: Observations, insights, and implications for the digital health community gleaned from attending recent digital health events (e.g., conferences, lecture series, webinars).
Our Values
We value engaging storytelling with four core pillars as the foundation:
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Rigor: Factual precision supported by evidence and primary sources.
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Integrity: Unbiased, balanced, and transparent reporting.
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Intellectual Responsibility: Thoughtful, unsensationalized analysis.
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Empowerment: Actionable knowledge that can help readers make informed decisions.
While articles in this section are not peer-reviewed, they undergo a careful scientific review by a credentialed member of the JMIR Publications Editorial Team to ensure accuracy, objectivity, and evidence-based reporting.
Pitch Requirements & Compensation
Successful pitches are concise and include a compelling title, 3–5 key insights, a rationale for the story's timeliness and relevance, and proposed sources (e.g., expert interviews, peer-reviewed literature, etc.).
All commissioned articles are compensated at a competitive rate per published word upon successful publication.
How to Submit
Ready to contribute? We accept pitches on an ongoing basis.
To view the full editorial requirements and submit your pitch, please visit our official guidelines page.
About JMIR Publications News & Perspectives
JMIR Publications is a leading open access publisher of digital health research. The "News & Perspectives" section is the newest addition to its portfolio, established to bring the rigor and integrity of academic publishing to scientific journalism. The section features well-researched, expert-driven content a network of specialist JMIR Publications Correspondents to keep the digital health community informed, inspired, and ahead of the curve.
About JMIR Publications
JMIR Publications is a leading independent open access publisher of digital health research and a champion of open science. With a focus on author advocacy and research amplification, JMIR Publications partners with researchers to advance their careers and maximize the impact of their work. As a technology organization with publishing at its core, we provide innovative tools and resources that go beyond traditional publishing, supporting researchers at every step of the dissemination process. Our portfolio features a range of peer-reviewed journals, including the renowned Journal of Medical Internet Research.
Media Contact:
Dennis O’Brien, Vice President, Communications & Partnerships
JMIR Publications
communications@jmir.org
+1 416-583-2040
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