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Lawsuit Settlement Restores Public Health Data: Key Facts and Resources

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.

Posted Sep 04, 2025

Topics Research Ethics & Governance Advocacy Using Health Data Data Sources Delivering Better Care

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18th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health

Realizing the Benefits of Dissemination & Implementation Science

Date & Time December 14-17, 2025 Location Gaylord National | National Harbor, MD

Topics Translation, Dissemination & Implementation

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Victory for Public Health Data: AcademyHealth and Partners Secure Restoration of Vital Federal Webpages

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.

Posted Sep 02, 2025

Topics News

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Situation Reports & Virtual Events

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.

Topics Advocacy HSR Resources & Methods HSR Workforce Development Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid

Making Health Care Better

Making Research Better

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Webinar: Managing Urinary Incontinence: AHRQ Initiative Findings and Resources

This 90-minute webinar will showcase progress, findings, and early impact from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s (AHRQ) EvidenceNOW: Managing Urinary Incontinence (MUI) multi-year initiative.

Date & Time Tuesday, October 28, 12:00p.m. - 1:30p.m. ET Location Online

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2025 Health Policy Orientation

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

Date & Time October 27-29, 2025 Location AcademyHealth Office | Washington, D.C.

Upcoming Event

Communicating to Build Trust

Become a credible force for facts and evidence in this four-week online course designed to empower researchers not to shy away from public communication, but to confidently step up to make a meaningful impact with their work.

Date & Time October 30, 2025 - November 20, 2025 Location Virtual

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AcademyHealth Warns of "Collapse in the Nation's Health Evidence Infrastructure" Following Cuts to the National Center for Health Statistics

The cuts to the National Center for Health Statistics pose a threat to the collection of vital statistics that improve health and health systems. The resulting data gaps could have a lasting impact.

Posted Oct 15, 2025

Topics Advocacy News

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Introducing the New Champions for Health Services and Prevention Research

AcademyHealth is thrilled to introduce a new cohort of Research Champions who will lead the way in bridging the gap between health services research and public policy, thanks to generous support from the Doris Duke Foundation.

Posted Oct 15, 2025 By Jahneh Haylett

Topics Translation, Dissemination & Implementation HSR Workforce Development Using Health Data Building Healthy Communities

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AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: Mass Layoffs During Shutdown, Help Shape Our Policy Priorities

In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we highlight mass layoffs at HHS as the government shutdown continues, further confusion around vaccine guidance and patient safety, and declining public trust in the CDC.

Posted Oct 14, 2025

Topics Advocacy News

Moving evidence into action

Making Health Care Better

Making Research Better