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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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In the sixth of a series of interviews with our Community Research for Health Equity grantees, AcademyHealth interviews Leah Frerichs and Ellie Sellers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to learn more about their project goals and findings in celebration of World Teen Mental Wellness Day.
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The Friends of AHRQ have sent to Congress a letter signed by 194 organizations on the importance of supporting the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in FY26 and beyond.
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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 month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on risks to Medicaid in the budget reconciliation process, the latest on FY25 appropriations, updates at HHS, and more.
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Emergency Departments show promise as settings where health care providers could provide critical contraception care, expanding access within their communities.
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In the fifth of a series of interviews with our Community Research for Health Equity grantees, AcademyHealth interviews Dr. Tanya Funchess and Warren Jones from Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health to learn more about their project goals and findings during Black History Month.
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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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Newly sworn-in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has prioritized Making America Healthy Again. AHRQ’s proven track record in improving health outcomes makes it an essential tool for achieving his vision.