Original Coverage & Source Attribution: kffhealthnews.org
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.
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 haikus at any time for possible inclusion in our Morning Briefing: