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In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we cover developments in the 42-day government shutdown as Senate Democrats vote with Republicans to reopen the government without addressing expiring ACA subsidies.

Championing evidence requires agility, independence, and bold vision. This Giving Tuesday, AcademyHealth launches a new philanthropic campaign and welcomes Colleen Marfione as our first Development Director to expand our reach and amplify the impact of evidence.

In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we highlight our continued advocacy for AHRQ, federal court orders to provide partial SNAP benefits, federal efforts to have states investigate immigration status of Medicaid enrollees, and a finalized Medicare rule to reduce payment for specialist services.

In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we highlight recent developments after a U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) meeting was cancelled and AcademyHealth's response as well as ongoing impacts of the government shutdown.

In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, the government shutdown drags on as we highlight a wave of legislation challenging longstanding public health protections as well as efforts by non-governmental organizations to fill gaps in vaccine guidance and report on emerging infectious diseases.

In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we cover risks if ACA subsidies are not extended, including higher premium rates and dropped coverage, ongoing uncertainty around Medicaid work requirements, and new insurer moves in volatile markets.

In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we cover a Senate inquiry into flawed Medicaid eligibility systems, escalating instability at the CDC, and deep cuts to mental health services. We also highlight our concerns around cuts to nation’s health data infrastructure.

In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we highlight mass layoffs at HHS as the government shutdown continues, further confusion around vaccine guidance and patient safety, and declining public trust in the CDC.