Lessons Learned from AcademyHealth Delivery System Science Fellows
2020 AcademyHealth Delivery System Science Fellows reflect on the benefits of the fellowship and lessons learned while being embedded within health systems.
Highlight Reel: Reimagining Public Health
With the 2022 Call for Abstracts now open, watch the video reel highlighting key points from the 2021 Annual Research Meeting closing plenary in which experts discussed revamping the public health system by investing in data infrastructure, a diverse workforce, and research.
New Research Proposes Metrics, Measures, and Models Promoting Health Equity
The Preparedness and Treatment Equity Coalition (PTEC) is supporting four teams develop implementable, data-driven research to decrease inequity in the health care system. These projects were identified in partnership with AcademyHealth and a work group comprised of PTEC members and partners.
The Relationship between Health and Place: Expanding Use of Place-Based Disadvantage Indices Beyond COVID-19
While disadvantage indices are increasingly recognized as a valuable tool to help promote health and prioritize equity, future use of these tools must include investments in data infrastructure, community partnerships, and further evaluation.
Partnerships, Resources, and Support of Efforts that Advance Health Equity for All
AcademyHealth continues to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the health services and policy workforce. This blog post provides an update on recent activities and highlights new resources for the field.
Read on Washington: October 2021 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson
This month’s “Read on Washington”, available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on federal appropriations, ARPA-H negotiations, prescription drug pricing, and more.
New Cross-State Analysis Examines Health Services Disparities Among Medicaid Enrollees and Permanent Supportive Housing Programs
With the recent expiration of the federal eviction moratorium and the heightened focus on social determinants of health during the COVID-19 pandemic, this new cross-state analysis of permanent supportive housing programs is timelier than ever.
Is Price Transparency the Answer to All of Our Health Spending Questions?
As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) moves to strengthen its price transparency efforts, a panel of experts recently discussed what advancements are necessary to provide consumers with accurate, useful information to make informed decisions about the cost and quality of care.
Nursing Health Services Researchers Stand Firm in the Fight for Racial Equity and Justice
Dismantling structural racism and charting a path toward achieving equity and justice in professional health services organizations remains a priority. Members from the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues (IRGNI) propose sustainable, actionable steps to strengthen diversity and inclusivity of historically underrepresented experts in the field.
Shortening the Evidence to Policy Pipeline at the Veterans Administration: Honoring Dr. Tom Edes
Members of the AcademyHealth Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Interest Group honor Thomas Edes, M.D. with the Roger C. Lipitz Leadership Award, noting his contributions to the field and work addressing aging and disability care needs within the Veterans Administration.