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The cuts to the National Center for Health Statistics pose a threat to the collection of vital statistics that improve health and health systems. The resulting data gaps could have a lasting impact.
Posted Oct 15, 2025
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AcademyHealth is thrilled to introduce a new cohort of Research Champions who will lead the way in bridging the gap between health services research and public policy, thanks to generous support from the Doris Duke Foundation.
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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.
Posted Oct 14, 2025
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Federal health workforce cuts are underway, but they are not simply a consequence of the government shutdown. This post explains what is driving these layoffs and why they matter for health research, data, and public health infrastructure.
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In an interview with Tradeoffs podcast, AcademyHealth CEO Aaron Carroll spotlights what’s at stake as federal funding for health services research faces deep cuts and how our collective efforts are helping to defend and strengthen the field.
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In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we new challenges to scientific integrity and public health leadership as former top officials express concern about vaccine policy changes and agency cuts, while the Supreme Court considers a case with implications for LGBTQ+ youth mental health and health equity.
Posted Oct 9, 2025
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In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we examine growing financial and operational strain on health systems due to Medicaid cuts, shifting vaccine policies that are complicating pediatric care, and new questions about federal public health leadership. These developments have significant implications for access, equity, and the stability of health systems and care delivery nationwide.
Posted Oct 7, 2025
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In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we examine a historic exodus of federal health experts and widespread furloughs are crippling key agencies like the FDA and CDC, while disappearing CDC webpages and the expiration of Medicare-funded care programs raise urgent concerns about public health access, transparency, and research continuity.
Posted Oct 2, 2025
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In this issue of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we examine ongoing shutdown negotiations affecting ACA subsidies and Medicaid work requirements, as well as AHRQ’s new research strategy and its implications for health equity and implementation science.
Posted Sep 30, 2025
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This month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on appropriations, impoundments, new strategic guidance from AHRQ, and more.