Insider advice for researchers and patients responding to federal agency requests
AcademyHealth’s advocacy team has worked with federal agencies on how our field can more effectively respond to Requests for Information (RFIs).
Patient and Patient Advocates’ Reflections on Oral Health Care Challenges for Patients Living with HIV/AIDS
In honor of World AIDS Day, and in alignment with AcademyHealth and the Weitzman Institute’s commitment to center the voices of lived experiences, this blog highlights patient/patient partners’ perspectives on challenges that patients living with HIV/AIDs experience in obtaining oral health care.
The Need for Better Definitions and Data on “Rural” in Health Services Research
Diverse definitions of rurality among government agencies make it difficult to understand rural health. Standardizing definitions and collecting data on disparities within and between rural communities are important for researchers to better inform policy and practice.
Vaccine Information Sharing and Education Resource (VISER) Network
The Vaccine Information Sharing and Education Resource (VISER) Network, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a collaborative effort between AcademyHealth, the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), and the National Academy of State Health Policy (NASHP) to provide immunization leaders with resources and promising practices for improving immunization rates for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases across the lifespan.
New Research Will Examine Pre-hospital Diagnostic Delay in Three Key Conditions
AcademyHealth and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation awarded four grants to study and address pre-hospital delays in cancer, sepsis, and stroke
AcademyHealth Names 2023 Cohort for the Public Voices Fellowship at AcademyHealth, in Partnership with The OpEd Project
Outstanding second cohort includes leaders working at the intersection of public health, research, and social justice.
Individuals with Disabilities in Rural America: The Need for Health Services Research
Individuals with disabilities face many health disparities, as do rural residents. The recent NIH designation of people with disabilities as a population with health disparities presents a needed opportunity for robust research at the intersection of disability, rurality, and health.
Addressing Youth Homelessness: Let’s Consider Mental Health
In honor of November as National Homeless Youth Awareness month, this blog explores youth homelessness and mental health, funding to address youth homelessness and next steps to further address this issue.
How and Why Federal Policymakers Should Support Research on Rural Hospital Closures
Rural hospital closures impact access to care for many rural Americans who may already experience health disparities. Policymakers can help address this crisis by funding research on the implications and evaluating alternative models of care.
Read on Washington: October 2023 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson
This month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on appropriations, a new NIH director, and more.