In early 2026, AcademyHealth unveiled a new signature storytelling series, The Evidence Effect: Health Services Research in the Real World. This series intends to highlight clear, human-centered stories that show how evidence shapes real-world decisions, improves health and health care, and strengthens trust in science.
Across video, social, and written features, The Evidence Effect provides a consistent and accessible way for AcademyHealth to show what HSR does, why it matters, and the impact it creates for people and communities.
These features highlight:
- How research answers real-world problems
- What changed because of the evidence
- Who benefited from the research or policy change
As the series grows, The Evidence Effect will become a central resource for anyone looking for clear, accessible explanations of what HSR is and how it works in practice. Through ongoing stories released throughout the year, AcademyHealth will continue to make the value of evidence visible, relatable, and actionable for the communities who rely on it.
Stories will be published here on the series landing page, as well as across AcademyHealth’s social media platforms. Follow us on Substack, X, Bluesky, and LinkedIn to be sure you never miss an example of HSR’s impact.