Final Fiscal Year 2020 Spending Package Is Good News for HSR
Package funds AHRQ and reauthorizes PCORI for 10 years.
House Spending Bills Are Good News for HSR
Labor-HHS offers good news for HSR and AHRQ with a proposed increase of $20.2 million, the single largest increase in more than decade.
AHRQ Clearinghouse Shut Down Direct Result of Previous Cuts, Sequestration and Caps
Today marks the end of funding to support the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s National Guideline Clearinghouse. AcademyHealth’s statement on the shut down notes it is a direct result of years of budget stagnation and cuts.
After Progress in 2018, HSR Funding Falls Flat in the House Labor HHS Bill
AcademyHealth outlines concern about the effect flat or reduced funding will have on decision makers’ ability to make informed choices that ensure the best, safest care while addressing costs and protecting patient safety.
The Advocacy Portfolio: Building a foundation for physician advocacy in academia
Amidst a myriad of health policy changes, physician advocacy is now more relevant than ever. AcademyHealth member, Dr. Anita Shah and coauthor Dr. Abby Nerlinger highlight a tool for documenting a scholarly approach to advocacy.
Omnibus Legislation for FY2018 Improves Funding for Health Research, Including the First Increase for AHRQ in Nine Years
The FY2018 omnibus spending package helps ensure that health care delivery organizations, policymakers, and the people they serve have the information and evidence they need to make informed decisions.
Threats to Science Are More Than Words
Read on Washington: October 13 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson
Dr. Lisa Simpson reflects on what has happened, and what has not, in Washington over the last two weeks.
Read on Washington: October 2 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson
After a busy week in Washington, this regular advocacy-related review of events in D.C. takes a moment to acknowledge the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas.
(published at 11:35 a.m., Oct. 2)
(published at 11:35 a.m., Oct. 2)
Read on Washington: September 15 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson
The latest developments in Washington, including notes on appropriations, movement on CHIP reauthorization, and some reflections on Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.