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Welcome to the AcademyHealth blog, together with our members, we promote interaction across the health research and policy arenas by bringing together a broad spectrum of players to share their perspectives. Here we offer important perspectives from people passionate about expanding access to care, reducing costs and improving quality, as well as updates on AcademyHealth activities relevant to the community.

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AcademyHealth Presents a Literature Review Summarizing the Research Findings of the Use of Internet Search Data in the Diagnosis of Diseases and Conditions

Sponsored by a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, and in partnership with Innovation Horizons, AcademyHealth conducted a literature review on the use of patient-generated data to assess the capability of the internet as a tool to inform clinical diagnosis practices.
Posted May 20, 2024 By Gregory Downing, D.O., Ph.D.
Topics Using Health Data Public & Population Health Delivering Better Care
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AcademyHealth Announces Three Funded Pilot Projects Involving the Use of Internet Search Data for Medical Diagnoses

Sponsored by a grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, AcademyHealth is pleased to announce that three pilot projects have been awarded funding to examine the use of patients’ internet search data as a data source and tool to inform clinical diagnosis practices.
Posted May 14, 2024 By Jackson Garcia
Topics Using Health Data Public & Population Health Delivering Better Care
Blog Post From the Bedside to Research: Navigating Change in Nursing

From the Bedside to Research: Navigating Change in Nursing

As we celebrate National Nurses Week, the AcademyHealth Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues shines a spotlight on the indispensable contributions of nurses to the health care sector. Amid evolving challenges, these frontline professionals continue to lead with resilience and innovation, driving significant changes across the industry.
Posted May 9, 2024 By Kathryn Connell, Ph.D., R.N., C.C.R.N., Jamie Smith, Ph.D., R.N.
Topics HSR Workforce Development Delivering Better Care
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New Research Will Provide Insights into the Behavioral Health Workforce and the Services They Provide

AcademyHealth is highlighting four new projects at the UNC Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center to address the strategic aims of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Posted Apr 16, 2024 By Annaliese Johnson, M.P.P.
Topics Health Equity Public & Population Health Hospitals & Health Systems Access to Care