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Kat McDavitt and Andrew M. Ibrahim Named Co-Chairs of the 2026 Health Datapalooza

Kat McDavitt and Andrew Ibrahim reflect the core of Health Datapalooza’s mission: advancing innovation that is grounded in rigorous evidence, aligned with patient needs, and responsive to policy realities. AcademyHealth's 2026 Health Datapalooza will be held on September 24-26 in Washington, D.C.

Posted Mar 11, 2026 By Lauren Adams, M.A.

Topics Health Datapalooza

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2026 D&I - Call for Stories of Impact Submissions

The 19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health will feature a “D&I Stories of Impact” Plenary Session. The call for story submissions is now open.

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Better Evidence Should Lead to Better Health. Here Is How We Are Making That Happen.

From generating stronger evidence to helping policymakers use it and accelerating the adoption of proven innovations, AcademyHealth's new Signature Program Centers address critical gaps across the evidence-to-impact continuum. Learn how these centers will help the field achieve greater reach, relevance, and real-world impact.

Posted May 31, 2026

Topics Translation, Dissemination & Implementation HSR Resources & Methods Delivering Better Care Using Health Data

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2026 HSR Week Is Happening: Celebrating the Science that Makes Health Care Work

Health services research (HSR) shapes decisions that affect care, policy, and communities every day, yet the field is often invisible to those outside of it. HSR Week is a new AcademyHealth initiative created to celebrate the people behind this work and help make the impact of HSR easier to see and understand.

Posted May 14, 2026

Topics HSR Resources & Methods HSR Workforce Development

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2026 Health Datapalooza

From Proof to Practice: Impact at Scale

Date & Time September 24-25, 2026 Location Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center | 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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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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AcademyHealth Calls for Withdrawal of Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Research Grants

Today, AcademyHealth submitted formal comments calling for the immediate withdrawal of a proposed OMB rule that would fundamentally change how the federal government awards and manages grants.

Posted Jul 7, 2026 By Josh Caplan, M.A., M.P.P., Ngan Bui

Topics Advocacy

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Medicaid HCBS Waivers: Where You Live Dictates Your Care

“Every day families ask, ‘What state should I live in?’” For families navigating intellectual and developmental disabilities, the answer can shape access to critical care. New research and lived experiences reveal how state-by-state differences in Medicaid HCBS waivers influence services, supports, and health outcomes.

Posted Jul 6, 2026 By Ellie Jorling, M.P.P.

Topics Data Sources Using Health Data

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HHS Misses the Mark on Data Accessibility

HHS released a massive publicly available Medicaid provider-level dataset spanning six years of data (2018-2024) that features over $800 billion in claims as the Trump Administration pushes for transparency in its crusade against fraud.

Posted Jul 1, 2026 By Erica S. Anderson, LMHC-QS

Topics Data Sources Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid

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