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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report focuses on Thursday’s HHS reorganization announcement, calling on the field to act and sharing guidance for affected researchers.
Posted Mar 27, 2025
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Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a unilateral reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the decisions was the merging of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) with the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) into a new Agency. However, no information was provided about what was merged and what was not, including the status of hundreds of millions of dollars in health research and patient-centered grants administered by AHRQ.
Posted Mar 27, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report highlights the indispensable role of AHRQ, whose impact is gaining media attention. As concerns over strategic reforms in HHS grow, we urge you to take action to ensure that any changes are transparent and preserve essential health services.
Posted Mar 26, 2025
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AcademyHealth CEO Aaron Carroll announces the organization’s new 2025-2030 strategic plan to improve health and health care by fostering trust, championing evidence, communicating effectively, and helping decision-makers make informed choices.
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In this edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we highlight a congressional call for transparency and strategic planning in any potential HHS reorganization plans, especially any reforms related to AHRQ. Join our call to action with the "Stand with AHRQ Toolkit" to safeguard the future of critical health research.
Posted Mar 17, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report explores the uncertain future of federal funding as NIH halts LGBTQ+ projects and a pivotal funding bill teeters on the edge of Senate approval or potential failure. Join our call to action to safeguard the integrity of NIH research grants.
Posted Mar 13, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report covers essential updates on federal policies affecting the health research landscape. Dive into the looming government shutdown, the NIH's controversial cancellation of LGBTQ+ and DEI research grants, and a buyout offer for HHS employees. Plus, learn how you can amplify Medicaid support through our featured call to action.
Posted Mar 11, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report highlights key federal developments impacting health research, including a potential government shutdown, proposed VA budget cuts, and the NIH injunction extension.
Posted Mar 6, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report delves into the impacts of federal funding disruptions on U.S. scientific research, outlines new data access initiatives, and highlights advocacy efforts to support the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Posted Mar 4, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report includes several resources in response to the recent directive to federal agencies to submit reorganization plans by March 13, which signals a trend toward decreased federal support for health services research.
Posted Feb 28, 2025