AcademyHealth Blog

Rural health care systems have seen dramatic shifts in recent decades. This ‘plain language summary’ reviews recent research published in AcademyHealth’s official journal, HSR, which addresses the current state of rural hospitals and how new investments can prevent ongoing health disparities and reinvigorate the health of rural Americans.

This month’s "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on the appropriations process, CURES 2.0, impact of climate change on health systems, and more.

AcademyHealth named April Joy Damian, Ph.D., M.Sc., as our senior scholar in residence.

This month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on the recent CDC post-COVID-19 overhaul, CMS working with medically complex children with Medicaid services, the new National Secure Data Services, and more.

The Affordable Care Act enacted Medicaid expansion with hopes that more states would provide health insurance to low-income Americans. This ‘plain language summary’ reviews recent research published in AcademyHealth’s official journal HSR which shows that early Medicaid expansion in six states led to an increase in the total number of physician visits but did not lead to an increase in total physician participation.

New research indicates Medicare Advantage enrollment provides favorable outcomes over traditional Medicare for those with mental health issues and those at end-of-life, indicating a high efficiency of care aligning with beneficiaries’ preferences. This ‘plain language summary’ reviews recent research published in AcademyHealth's official journal, HSR, which addresses the role of Medicare Advantage in mental health care and end-of-life outcomes for older adults.

AcademyHealth members in Health Affairs highlight risks and benefits to Community health workers (CHW) licensure and certification mandates.

AcademyHealth and the Donaghue Foundation partner to increase care that is equitable, of high-value, and improves health for all.