Transforming failing safety-net hospitals into community hubs which are integrated into emerging systems of care is a strategy policy makers should consider. Government guaranteed financing for the conversions will attract capital for both for-profit and non-profit operators.
For this month only, the November “Read on Washington” is open to all readers. It includes our read on what to watch for in the new Administration and Congress, updates on appropriations, a new Surgeon General report on disparities in smoking, and more.
AcademyHealth student chapter member Rebecca Bilden reflects on why students and early career professionals should attend the Annual Research Meeting (ARM). The Call for Abstracts for the 2025 ARM is open through January 8, 2025.
2024 was a year of progress for members, featuring new resources like the Salary Comparison Tool and Report, the AI for health research course, and the launch of the Future of Health Equity Webinar Series. We’re excited to expand on these achievements in 2025.
Significant investments in community health begin with reforming funding approaches and scaling programs that center a community’s experiential knowledge. Participatory grant-making and peer health navigation are two examples of promising health services research approaches that deserve more attention.