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Questions about who gets care, who doesn't, and why are not ideological exercises. A new OMB proposed rule would let political appointees decide otherwise, and the comment period closes July 13.
Posted Jun 2, 2026
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From generating stronger evidence to helping policymakers use it and accelerating the adoption of proven innovations, AcademyHealth's new Signature Program Centers address critical gaps across the evidence-to-impact continuum. Learn how these centers will help the field achieve greater reach, relevance, and real-world impact.
Posted May 31, 2026
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As health care systems across the United States face staffing shortages, burnout, and growing demand for care, workforce issues have become increasingly important to the future of health care. The 2026 ARM will feature workforce-focused sessions examining how working conditions affect both health care workers and the quality of care patients receive.
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Cross-sector partnerships are emerging as a key strategy to bridge the gap between health research and practice. This HSR Week, we explore how collaborative partnerships between academia and industry can accelerate the adoption of evidence-based innovations.
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Infant mortality remains a public health concern in the U.S., with differences across states and between rural and urban communities. Many of these outcomes are preventable but depend on timely access to higher-level neonatal care; this has important implications for perinatal care access, rural health disparities, and policy.
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In an unprecedented move raising urgent concerns about the future of preventive care in the United States, the leadership of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has been removed, threatening the independent, evidence-based process that ensures millions of Americans can access life-saving screenings and services at no cost.
Posted May 20, 2026
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Over the last decade, Health Data for Action has shaped the research landscape by providing crucial data access, fostering innovation, and empowering researchers to influence health policy, despite a shifting data environment.
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Medicaid work requirements set by HR 1 take effect on January 1, 2027, with exceptions for beneficiaries considered medically frail. A recent JAMA Health Forum paper authored by Medicaid Medical Directors outlines crucial clinical considerations for states implementing these exemptions.
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Health services research (HSR) shapes decisions that affect care, policy, and communities every day, yet the field is often invisible to those outside of it. HSR Week is a new AcademyHealth initiative created to celebrate the people behind this work and help make the impact of HSR easier to see and understand.
Posted May 14, 2026
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Annual Research Meeting presenter MacKenzie Isaac reflects on food justice and offers strategies science communicators can use to approach the issue, combat misinformation, and reach communities