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Modernizing Federal Health Evidence: A Blueprint

AcademyHealth’s Blueprint offers recommendations to strengthen the federal health enterprise, protect the independence of research, modernize data, and more.

Topics Advocacy

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AHRQ Has Begun Canceling Research Grants. Here's What We Know.

Researchers across the country are receiving notices that AHRQ is ending funding for ongoing projects. In the latest Situation Report, AcademyHealth examines what we know so far, why it matters, and how these cancellations could affect the future of health services research.

Posted Jul 16, 2026

Topics Advocacy

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AcademyHealth's New Tracker Reveals Impact of AHRQ Grant Cancellations

AcademyHealth’s new resource offers a clear picture of the collective impact of dismantling the only federal agency focused on health services research.

Posted Jul 31, 2026

Topics Advocacy Delivering Better Care Hospitals & Health Systems

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2026 Health Policy Orientation

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

Date & Time October 26-28, 2026 Location AcademyHealth Office | Washington, D.C.

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2026 Health Policy Orientation

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

Date & Time October 26-28, 2026 Location AcademyHealth Office | Washington, D.C.

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Webinar: The Health Data for Action Legacy of Partnerships, Data Access, and Real-World Impact

Join our upcoming webinar to explore lessons from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Health Data for Action (HD4A) program and how partnerships between researchers and data providers can expand access to real-world data and support meaningful research.

Date & Time Thursday, October 29, 3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. ET Location Online

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19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health

Elevating the Science of Dissemination: Leveraging Tools to Improve Clinical, Community, and Public Health Practice

Date & Time December 13-16, 2026 Location Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center | National Harbor, MD

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When the Odds Change After You Place Your Bet

In Work Interrupted: Voices from the Field, one researcher reflects on the uncertainty of building an academic career amid a rapidly changing federal funding environment. What began as a calculated bet on a future in health policy research became a lesson in adapting to delayed grant reviews, disappearing opportunities, and shifting expectations.

Posted Oct 21, 2026 By Alexander Everhart, Ph.D.

Topics HSR Workforce Development

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The Evidence Effect: Four Stories That Show How Research Improves Lives

AcademyHealth's signature storytelling series, The Evidence Effect, now has a complete pilot series. These four stories showcase the real-world impact of health services research. The series will continue highlighting HSR success stories and how evidence can improve care, inform decisions, and strengthen communities.

Posted Oct 19, 2026 By Karina Collins, M.P.H., Tess Bernhard

Topics Using Health Data Public & Population Health Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid

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Ahead of the Midterms: Strengthen Your Understanding of Health Policy

Health policy doesn't stop on Election Day. That's why AcademyHealth's 2026 Health Policy Orientation will help participants better understand the people, institutions, and decisions shaping the future of health care. Join us October 26-28 in Washington, D.C., for an intensive introduction to health policymaking.

Posted Oct 15, 2026 By Karina Collins, M.P.H.

Topics Advocacy

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Modernizing Federal Health Evidence: A Blueprint

AHRQ Has Begun Canceling Research Grants. Here's What We Know.

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AcademyHealth's New Tracker Reveals Impact of AHRQ Grant Cancellations

2026 Health Policy Orientation

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Upcoming Events

2026 Health Policy Orientation

Webinar: The Health Data for Action Legacy of Partnerships, Data Access, and Real-World Impact

19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health

Latest from the Blog

When the Odds Change After You Place Your Bet

The Evidence Effect: Four Stories That Show How Research Improves Lives

Ahead of the Midterms: Strengthen Your Understanding of Health Policy