What’s scarier than ghosts and goblins? How about measles, unaffordable dental care, and an insurance claim denied by artificial intelligence?
Nearly 80 healthcare-themed haikus crept into our inbox this Halloween season. Meet the winners of KFF Health News’ eighth annual Halloween haiku contest below.
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1st Place
Which is scarier?
Jack-o’-lanterns and ghouls, or
Measles and lettuce?
— DJ Zelle
2nd Place
3rd Place
While Halloween may be coming to an end, KFF Health News reporting continues year-round.Send us your haikusat any time for possible inclusion in our Morning Briefing:https://kffhealthnews.org/contact-haiku/.