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.
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.
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.
Join us for AcademyHealth’s 2025 Meeting of Members, an exclusive opportunity for members to hear directly from AcademyHealth leadership about the state and direction of the organization.
Date & Time Tuesday, November 18, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m. ET
Location Online
When evidence was under threat, AcademyHealth led the charge to defend it — and the field took notice. We’re proud to announce that AcademyHealth will receive the Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award for our leadership in protecting AHRQ and mobilizing the health services research community.
AcademyHealth Chief Programs & Science Officer highlights why renewed investment in vaccine delivery health services research is essential and why private industry and philanthropy must help safeguard public health and vaccine infrastructure.
In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we highlight the government’s reopening, congressional debates over ACA tax credits and abortion coverage, and new data showing ongoing rural maternity unit closures.