The Alliance for Health Reform, a nonpartisan, non-profit group that focuses on the American health care system, has released the 5th edition of Covering Health Issues 2009, a sourcebook prepared especially for journalists.

The chapters include information on the uninsured, children’s health coverage, Medicare, and much more. You will find statistics, contact information for experts, and links to useful websites. And best of all, this publication is available entirely free, online, via the link above.