AcademyHealth Blog

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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Social Determinants of Health, Intersectionality, and Advancing Equity in Health Services Research

Panels at AcademyHealth’s 2022 Annual Research Meeting showcased prominent research related to critical and emerging issues for the field of health services research.

Posted Jul 25, 2022 By Sarah Weinberg

Topics Health Equity ARM

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Health Equity Tourism: Who Should be Engaging in Equity Scholarship?

In an invitational session at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting last month, experts urged researchers and funders to respect, include, and acknowledge the scholarship of minoritized individuals.

Posted Jul 21, 2022 By Gabriella Garcia

Topics HSR Resources & Methods Health Equity ARM

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Policymakers Need to Hear From Experts. Do You Know How to Reach Them?

AcademyHealth’s Advocacy Team explains how AcademyHealth’s Health Policy Orientation helps attendees maximize the impact of research in policymaking.

Posted Jul 20, 2022 By Kaleigh Ligus, M.A., Josh Caplan, M.A., M.P.P.

Topics HSR Resources & Methods Translation, Dissemination & Implementation Advocacy

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The Future of Health Services Research – A Special Conversation with Monica McLemore

As we celebrate AcademyHealth’s 40th Anniversary this year, AcademyHealth President and CEO Dr. Lisa Simpson sat down with Dr. Monica McLemore to discuss leadership, contributions, and innovation in the field of health services research.

Posted Jul 19, 2022 By Tess Bernhard

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Health Services Researchers Reflect on Challenges when Communicating for Impact

At ARM 2022, attendees expressed the challenges they face when communicating their research for impact. AcademyHealth’s Membership Director spotlights a new AcademyHealth course, designed to help researchers disseminate their work for maximum impact.

Posted Jul 11, 2022 By Angélica Rodríguez

Topics Translation, Dissemination & Implementation HSR Workforce Development

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AHRQ Advances the Mission for Relevant, Effective Population Data

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality previewed new no-cost databases for health systems research at the 2022 ARM.

Posted Jul 7, 2022 By Kaleigh Ligus, M.A.

Topics Advocacy ARM

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ARM 2022 Panelists Highlight Best Practices for Mentoring Through an Equity Lens

Learn how to make the most out of your mentoring relationship based on the insights from a panel of current mentors/mentees presented at the 2022 Annual Research Meeting.

Posted Jul 6, 2022 By Alexandra Ade

Topics HSR Workforce Development ARM

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Experts at the 2022 ARM Addressed Burnout, Workforce Wellbeing, and the Importance of Community

At the Annual Research Meeting experts highlighted key concerns and opportunities for the field of HSR, including addressing workforce, burnout conducting timely research, and removing institute barriers to advance equity.

Posted Jun 30, 2022 By Lauren Adams, M.A., Christina Tudor

Topics HSR Workforce Development Health Equity ARM

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Marriage Equality & Health: Importance and New Threats to Obergefell v. Hodges

AcademyHealth member Gilbert Gonzales highlights the impact of marriage equality for LGBTQ+ health and equity, as well as other health disparities that need to be addressed by the field.

Posted Jun 29, 2022 By Gilbert Gonzales, Ph.D., M.H.A.

Topics Health Equity Access to Care Delivering Better Care

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Read on Washington: June 2022 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson

This month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on federal appropriations, federal leadership changes, the Surgeon General report on burnout, and more.

Posted Jun 28, 2022 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy