The new normal: Just-in-time evidence for health system decision-making
Old approaches to informing decision-makers with health system evidence have often moved too slowly and presented a single form of evidence
Collaborative Connections: Exploring 3 Vital Partnerships in Public Health with Health Data Networks
Health Data Leadership Institute panelist and CEO of Manifest MedEx, Erica Galvez, highlights the role of collaborations and partnerships to improve public health.
Congress averts shutdown with six month funding bill – Read on Washington’s March 2024 Advocacy Update
This month’s "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on appropriations, the release of the President’s Budget, updates to the CMS guidance on data access, OMB seeking how to better support public participation, and more.
AcademyHealth and the ABIM Foundation appoint Rachele Hendricks-Sturrup, D.H.Sc, M.Sc., M.A., as Scholar in Residence
New Scholar focused on ethics and trustworthiness joins AcademyHealth and the ABIM Foundation’s ongoing collaboration to investigate trust dynamics between organizations, providers, and patients.
Off and Running: Dr. Aaron Carroll Reflects on His First Week as President and CEO of AcademyHealth
Read more about for his plans to carry on the mission of using HSR to improve health and health care for all.
Strategic Communication is Key to Moving Evidence into Action
It’s not enough to publish evidence and hope it finds a good home. AcademyHealth’s Communicating for Impact course, offered May 1-15, provides foundational skills to help researchers ensure their work reaches the people who need it most.
Reproductive Justice and Community-Engaged Research in Understanding the Impacts of Dobbs
On March 6, reproductive health and justice experts shared their thoughts on the role of health services research in examining the wide-ranging impact of the Dobbs decision. These are Dr. Monica McLemore’s remarks on the importance of community-engaged approaches to conduct this research.
Passing the Baton – The future of HSR is in Good Hands, but Much Work Remains
Outgoing President and CEO, Dr. Lisa Simpson, reflects on her AcademyHealth tenure and the work that needs to be done to advance evidence into policy and practice.
Medicaid Clinical Leaders Urge Focus on Quality Measurement Improvement
Medicaid Medical Directors discuss quality measurement improvement obstacles and solutions.
Navigating Social Drivers of Health in Medicaid Managed Care Featured in Health Affairs
Post-COVID-19, there has been a significant cultural shift in Medicaid managed care to foster greater accountability and innovation to address enrollees’ social needs. A new Health Affairs blog post describes findings from seven Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grants and highlights policy recommendations moving forward.