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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
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report delves into the House Republicans' budget plan, which threatens substantial Medicaid cuts, alongside the enduring NIH funding freeze that disrupts crucial research activities.
Posted Feb 26, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report highlights the debate over proposed Medicaid cuts, with AcademyHealth actively engaging in educating members of congress about the potential impact and urging engagement to inform legislative decisions.
Posted Feb 21, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report aims to keep the health field informed amid rapid changes by addressing the recent wave of federal workforce reductions, providing resources for legal challenges, introducing new tools for public data access, and highlighting strategies for navigating budget constraints.
Posted Feb 19, 2025
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This edition of the AcademyHealth Situation Report includes an opportunity to support the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as well as a curated list of wellness resources and additional ways to share how recent changes have affected your work.
Posted Feb 14, 2025
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced an immediate slashing of indirect cost awards to a maximum of 15 percent. This edition of the AcademyHealth Situation Report discusses what the implications are of this cut on research and current challenges facing its implementation.
Posted Feb 12, 2025