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Read on Washington: August 2023 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson

This month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on HRSA training grants, new research on private equity and health care costs, Medicare drug negotiations, HHS guidance on AI uses, and more.

Posted Aug 29, 2023 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy

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The Better Care Plan: Continuous Improvement, Lower Total Cost, Enhanced Patient Safety and Patient Outcomes

AcademyHealth members offer recommendations for the United States health care system to accelerate its efforts to provide better, more affordable care by changing how it pays for care; how it delivers care; and how it reports on the safety and quality of the care provided.

Posted Aug 28, 2023 By Stephen M. Shortell, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., Gail Wilensky, Ph.D.

Topics Hospitals & Health Systems Delivering Better Care Paying for Care

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Leveraging PCORI Resources for More Robust Health Services Research: Takeaways from AcademyHealth’s Organizational Briefing with PCORI Executive Director Nakela Cook

PCORI has awarded over $3 billion since 2010. In a recent organizational briefing, Director Cook discussed funding priorities going forward and how researchers can take advantage of PCORI resources.

Posted Aug 23, 2023 By Radhika Purandare

Topics HSR Resources & Methods Advocacy Quality Improvement Data Sources

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Resources to Address Implications of SCOTUS Decision on Health Care Workforce

In late June, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that race-conscious admissions programs violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. In this blog post, AcademyHealth highlights a list of resources to support the field in dealing with the ramifications of the decision.

Posted Aug 22, 2023

Topics HSR Workforce Development Health Equity

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AcademyHealth Announces Winner and Honorable Mention in the 2023 Health Equity DataJam

The winner and honorable mention of AcademyHealth’s 2023 Health Equity DataJam leveraged publicly available datasets to answer pressing questions related to health and health care disparities.

Posted Aug 16, 2023 By Kristin Rosengren

Topics Using Health Data Health Equity

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Addressing the Current Status of AcademyHealth’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Efforts

AcademyHealth Intern Khadeejat Lawal explores what it looks like to build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community in the field of health services research.

Posted Aug 15, 2023 By Khadeejat Lawal

Topics HSR Workforce Development Health Equity ARM

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Addressing Maternal Mortality Through Improved Data Collection and Access

Strengthening data collection and ensuring researchers and governments have access to high-quality data can help us unravel the complex processes that lead to maternal mortality.

Posted Aug 10, 2023 By Radhika Purandare

Topics Advocacy Health Equity Using Health Data

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Your Health is Being Bought and Sold - With Carried Interest

Recent findings on the rise of medical credit cards signify the financialization of health and the importance of regulation across governmental agencies and departments working in a coordinated manner to protect patients.

Posted Aug 7, 2023 By Joseph Dov Bruch, Ph.D., Thomas Tsai M.D., M.P.H.

Topics Paying for Care Costs & Payments

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The Future of AI in Healthcare Delivery and Equity

As the United States aims to develop effective solutions for emerging healthcare issues, AI shows promise in playing a pivotal role despite remaining obstacles.

Posted Aug 3, 2023 By Miran Bhima

Topics Delivering Better Care Health Equity

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Keeping the Momentum: Tips for Maintaining Connections and Collaboration Following ARM 2023

Don’t let your new ARM 2023 connections fade into memory! Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned ARM attendee, here are some practical ways to nurture new and existing connections.

Posted Aug 2, 2023 By Taryn Amberson, M.P.H., R.N.-B.C.

Topics HSR Workforce Development ARM