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Lawsuit Settlement Restores Public Health Data: Key Facts and Resources

In September 2025, AcademyHealth and its partners secured a major legal victory restoring federal health data removed earlier this year. This fact sheet summarizes the case background, settlement terms, and the implications for researchers, clinicians, and communities.

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Topics Research Ethics & Governance Advocacy Using Health Data Data Sources Delivering Better Care

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18th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health

Realizing the Benefits of Dissemination & Implementation Science

Date & Time December 14-17, 2025 Location Gaylord National | National Harbor, MD

Topics Translation, Dissemination & Implementation

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Victory for Public Health Data: AcademyHealth and Partners Secure Restoration of Vital Federal Webpages

AcademyHealth and its partners have won a major legal victory to restore scores of public health webpages removed from federal websites earlier this year, ensuring researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and communities have access to the information they need to protect and improve lives.

Posted Sep 02, 2025

Topics News

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Situation Reports & Virtual Events

In February 2025 AcademyHealth launched regular updates to provide clarity and insight for the field during a period of rapid change at the federal level. In addition to published updates, AcademyHealth began hosting members-only, virtual town halls with President and CEO, Aaron Carroll, and Director of Advocacy, Josh Caplan. Town halls will provide a chance to engage with AcademyHealth leadership, ask questions, and connect with fellow members.

Topics Advocacy HSR Resources & Methods HSR Workforce Development Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid

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Webinar: “I Got You, Sis!” Advancing Preeclampsia Education and Care in Black Communities

In this session, Laney Poye, Kima Tozay, and Trashaun Powell will describe how the Preeclampsia Foundation has taken an evidence-based, trust-building approach to address its impact on Black women and birthing people.

Date & Time Wednesday, October 15, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. ET Location Online

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Webinar: Managing Urinary Incontinence: AHRQ Initiative Findings and Resources

This 90-minute webinar will showcase progress, findings, and early impact from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) EvidenceNOW: Managing Urinary Incontinence (MUI) multi-year initiative.

Date & Time Tuesday, October 28, 12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m. ET Location Online

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2025 Health Policy Orientation

An intensive, in-person introduction to health policymaking — featuring expert presentations, interactive panels, and small group discussions.

Date & Time October 27-29, 2025 Location AcademyHealth Office | Washington, D.C.

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AcademyHealth's Situation Report: Experts Warn of Public Health Distrust & Vaccine Shifts

In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we new challenges to scientific integrity and public health leadership as former top officials express concern about vaccine policy changes and agency cuts, while the Supreme Court considers a case with implications for LGBTQ+ youth mental health and health equity.

Posted Oct 9, 2025

Topics Advocacy News

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AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: Shifting Vaccine Policy, Medicaid Cuts Signal Health System Strain

In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we examine growing financial and operational strain on health systems due to Medicaid cuts, shifting vaccine policies that are complicating pediatric care, and new questions about federal public health leadership. These developments have significant implications for access, equity, and the stability of health systems and care delivery nationwide.

Posted Oct 7, 2025

Topics Advocacy News

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AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: Mass Federal Exodus, CDC Webpages Vanish, Health Programs Halted

In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we examine a historic exodus of federal health experts and widespread furloughs are crippling key agencies like the FDA and CDC, while disappearing CDC webpages and the expiration of Medicare-funded care programs raise urgent concerns about public health access, transparency, and research continuity.

Posted Oct 2, 2025

Topics Advocacy News

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