{"id":12698,"date":"2014-07-14T16:20:46","date_gmt":"2014-07-14T16:20:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/khn.wp.alley.ws\/syndication\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T20:38:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-03T01:38:22","slug":"syndication","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/syndication\/","title":{"rendered":"Republish Our Content Free of Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p><b><a name=\"1.1\"><\/a>What content can I republish?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We encourage other news organizations and publications to reuse our content free of charge. We share all stories and photographs produced by KFF Health News staff under <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a Creative Commons license<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"1.2\"><\/a>And it\u2019s really free?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Absolutely.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"1.3\"><\/a>What Creative Commons license does KFF Health News use?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We publish under the <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license<\/a>. This license allows all news outlets \u2014 including for-profit news organizations that charge for subscriptions and accept advertising \u2014 to republish our content free of charge.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"1.4\"><\/a>What if my question isn\u2019t here or I need clarification?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve got the answer. Please email <a href=\"mailto:News-Web@kff.org\">News-Web@kff.org<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/contact-us\/\">use this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Republishing Stories<\/h2>\n<p><b><a name=\"2.1\"><\/a>What are your story requirements?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t ask much. Just:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Include a byline with the reporter\u2019s name and KFF Health News.<\/li>\n<li>Preserve all story hyperlinks.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain any tagline at the bottom of the story. The standard attribution is:<br \/>\n<footer><em><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW75469859 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/about-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW75469859 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75469859 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">KFF Health News<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75469859 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75469859 BCX0\">\u00a0is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW75469859 BCX0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kff.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW75469859 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75469859 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">KFF<\/span><\/span><\/a><span class=\"TextRun SCXW75469859 BCX0\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW75469859 BCX0\"> \u2014 the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/footer>\n<\/li>\n<li>Share traffic and engagement information with us after the story appears, when possible. We won\u2019t share this data beyond KFF Health News. Knowing how many of your readers view our work and how long they stay on the page is important to making sure we write stories that are of interest to your audience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><a name=\"2.2\"><\/a>Can I alter or edit stories?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, with KFF Health News permission, news partners can make changes such as localizing the content for your area, using a different headline, or shortening story text. <a href=\"mailto:NewsHelp@kff.org\">Contact us<\/a> to ensure your edits are OK. If you use our material in whole or in part, you must attribute it to KFF Health News and link to the original story.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"2.3\"><\/a>Are NPR stories available to republish?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, for stories reported by KFF Health News in partnership with NPR, please credit KFF Health News, the partner station, and NPR.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"2.4\"><\/a>How do I know if a story cannot be republished?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If a story is labeled \u201cAll Rights Reserved,\u201d KFF Health News cannot grant permission to republish that item.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"2.5\"><\/a>Can KFF Health News material appear on pages with ads?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s fine for our content to be used in print or online pages with advertising.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"2.6\"><\/a>Can KFF Health News material be used to create advertising?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>No, it cannot.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"2.7\"><\/a>Can KFF Health News material be used in commercial products such as academic textbooks and conference presentations?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please <a href=\"mailto:NewsHelp@kff.org\">check with KFF Health News<\/a>. Frequently we approve such requests.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Republishing Photos and Illustrations<\/h2>\n<p><b><a name=\"3.1\"><\/a>Can I use your photos and illustrations?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Images shot by <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/staff\/\">KFF Health News\u00a0staff photographers or reporters<\/a> may be available for republication for noncommercial use only with the original story published with the photo(s). KFF Health News often contracts with freelance photographers who usually, but not always, allow their work to be published by our media partners with the original story.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"3.2\"><\/a>So how do I know if a photo or illustration can be republished?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It can be tricky, so the best way to confirm that an image is available for use with the original story is to contact us at <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">NewsWeb@kff.org<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/contact-us\/\">use this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Generally, if a photo caption credits KFF Health News as the image source, it is likely you can republish that image, but you must contact us.<\/p>\n<p>When KFF Health News licenses editorial photos from wire services such as The Associated Press and Getty Images, we cannot grant republishing rights to those, although we can for some Getty Images illustrations.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"3.3\"><\/a>What are the requirements for republishing photos?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>When using our images, you will be advised to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maintain correct caption information.<\/li>\n<li>Credit the photographer and KFF Health News in the caption. For example: (Lynne Shallcross\/KFF Health News)<\/li>\n<li>Do not digitally alter images.<\/li>\n<li>Use images only in the context of the original story.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><a name=\"3.4\"><\/a>Can I republish your cartoons?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>No.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"3.5\"><\/a>Can I use your images in commercial advertisements or promotions?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>No. See details on our <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-nd\/4.0\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creative Commons license<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Republishing Videos, Podcasts, and Data Visualizations<\/h2>\n<p><b><a name=\"4.1\"><\/a>Can I use KFF Health News videos?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes. All videos produced by KFF Health News are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@KFF-HealthNews\">posted on YouTube<\/a> and can be embedded with its player. If you want a video shared via Brightcove, or to receive it in a different way, <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">contact us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"4.2\"><\/a>Can I post KFF Health News podcasts?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes. All KFF Health News podcasts are <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/news\/tag\/podcast\/\">available here<\/a>. <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">Contact us<\/a> if you need the original audio file.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"4.3\"><\/a>Can I use KFF Health News data visualizations or graphics?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, yes. We can provide embed codes, images, or raw data files. <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">Contact us<\/a> with requests.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Getting Our Content and Assets<\/h2>\n<p><b><a name=\"5.1\"><\/a>How do I get a copy of a story?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s easy to grab: On the <a href=\"http:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\">kffhealthnews.org<\/a> version of the article you want to republish, click the \u201cRepublish This Story\u201d button displayed next to the author\u2019s name. On mobile, the button looks like two arrows in a circle: \ud83d\udd04. On the next page, either select and copy the text-only version on the left side of the page or click the blue \u201cCopy HTML\u201d button on the right.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"5.2\"><\/a>How do I republish all your stories?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>We have RSS feeds available that can be ingested to your website or intranet. The most commonly used ones are <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/rss-feeds\/\">listed here<\/a>. If there are other subjects for which you\u2019d like a dedicated feed, or if you need other technical assistance, <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">let us know<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"5.3\"><\/a>Can I get originals or high-resolution versions of your photos?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, they are usually available. To receive the images and a list of captions, email us at <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">NewsWeb@kff.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"5.4\"><\/a>Can I use your logo on republished stories?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Please do. Download a high-resolution PNG file <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/04\/KFF_Health_News_H_Black.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"5.4\"><\/a>Can you notify me when new KFF Health News stories are available to republish?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Yes, we send a daily email to news partners. Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">NewsWeb@kff.org<\/a> to be added to the list.<\/p>\n<p><b><a name=\"5.5\"><\/a>Do we have to alert KFF Health News when content is republished?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>No, but we\u2019d love it if you did. Please email <a href=\"mailto:NewsWeb@kff.org\">NewsWeb@kff.org<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/kffhealthnews.org\/contact-us\/\">use this form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"awebChromeHelper\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview What content can I republish? We encourage other news organizations and publications to reuse our content free of charge. We share all stories and photographs produced by KFF Health News staff under a Creative Commons license. And it\u2019s really free? Absolutely. What Creative Commons license does KFF Health News use? 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