Recent U.S. Policies and their Impacts on the Health of Immigrant Populations
With the end of the federal Public Health Emergency, scrutiny at the border, and exciting news for Dreamers, much is changing for foreign-born U.S. residents
Singapore’s Health System: Familiar Challenges and Innovative Solutions in a Unique Context
In this final installment of a 3-part series sharing takeaways from the 2023 AcademyHealth/Commonwealth Fund study tour, Michael Gluck and Danielle DeCosta reflect on the unique attributes of Singaporean society, the country’s rapid development, and the potential relevance of Singapore’s health care system for the United States.
Read on Washington: May 2023 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson
This month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on the FY24 appropriations process, rulings on the USPSTF, congressional work on drug pricing, and more.
AcademyHealth Board Member Spotlights Importance of Data Equity and Engagement of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Community
In recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, AcademyHealth releases a recorded conversation between Board Member Ninez Ponce and CEO Dr. Lisa Simpson on Dr. Ponce’s nearly 30 years of experience working in academia, health policy research, and for the California Health Interview Survey, as well AcademyHealth’s role in supporting her work.
Improving Immigrant Health Needs to be Data Driven
The need for more robust data on immigrant subpopulations and their health leaves many health services research questions unanswered as this population grows.
Addressing Inequities in Affordability of Care to Promote a Culture of Health
Community organizations co-lead four new studies examining affordability of care for historically marginalized communities, awarded under the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Research in Transforming Health and Healthcare Systems program, managed by AcademyHealth.
Australia, Leading in Outcomes Thanks to Universal Health Care and Individual Innovation and Activism, Now Turns Attention to "Closing the Gap"
AcademyHealth Senior Manager Danielle DeCosta highlights key takeaways from the AcademyHealth and Commonwealth Fund study tour, including ways the Australian health system has worked to address health inequalities and improve health outcomes.
Celebrating Nurses Week: Retaining and Valuing Our Nurses
Nurses play a vital role in the health care system, providing essential person-centered care and support to patients. During Nurses Week, members of the Interdisciplinary Research Group on Nursing Issues (IRGNI) and academic nurse leaders highlight the importance of retaining and valuing nurses, the impact of nurse turnover on patient care and health care costs, creating a positive work environment, and the need to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in nursing.
Lessons learned from facing harassment of researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine held a seminar discussing the attacks researchers have faced in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how to empower researchers to find safe solutions.
AHRQ Director Bob Valdez Briefs Friends of AHRQ on the Organizations Upcoming Priorities
The advocacy group had the opportunity to speak with Director Valdez about improving health care post-pandemic and much more.