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.
In the wake of recent policy shifts under President Trump's administration, the core of America's scientific research is under unprecedented strain. Dr. Aaron Carroll and Dr. Elizabeth Cope of AcademyHealth present a compelling analysis of these challenges, urging the scientific community to adopt new strategies to safeguard academic freedom and ensure continued innovation.
In today's fast-paced health services environment, knowing how to use data and AI is crucial for driving impactful research and improving patient outcomes. However, many professionals lack the skills and knowledge to effectively integrate AI into their work, missing out on opportunities to innovate and elevate their research practices.
Date & Time April 3-24, 2025
Location Virtual/Online
Join us for an exclusive, members-only AcademyHealth town hall with President and CEO Aaron Carroll and Director of Advocacy Josh Caplan to explore the pressing challenges facing the health services and health policy research field and discuss strategies to navigate them.
Date & Time Wednesday, May 21 | 12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m. ET
AcademyHealth and contract research affinity group members highlight the continued value and importance of contract research in these times of decreased federal support, as well as upcoming opportunities to connect at the in-person 2025 Annual Research Meeting and beyond.
In this edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, stakeholders advocate for AHRQ as legal battles over HHS cuts unfold and Medicaid caps threaten to shift billions in costs to states—putting equitable, evidence-based care at risk.