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This edition of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report highlights the administration’s sweeping proposed cuts to federal health research, major Medicaid funding changes that could reshape state health programs, and new immigration policies that threaten to deepen the health care workforce shortage. We break down what’s happening—and what researchers can do.
Posted Apr 18, 2025
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One of the key datasets for maternal and child health, The Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS), has been taken offline and there is uncertainty if it will be made accessible again. The continuation of PRAMS, either at the federal or state level, is necessary to monitor and improve maternal and child health outcomes.
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This edition of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report offers a critical roundup of new federal policies reshaping the health research landscape—including restrictions on gender-affirming care, NIH grant terminations, and widespread HHS staff reductions.
Posted Apr 16, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report examines growing congressional pressure on HHS, escalating concerns over tariffs and health care costs, and new tools for protecting public data access.
Posted Apr 11, 2025
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AHRQ's research and implementation support improves the health of all communities. Given the recent changes and reductions in force at HHS, it is imperative that the work to improve care at the local level continues.
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report delves into the reverberating impact of the recent HHS layoffs, pivotal Supreme Court debates on Medicaid provider inclusion, and the legalities surrounding research funding policies.
Posted Apr 7, 2025
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The Older Americans Act is having a profound effect on agencies that serve older adults.
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report provides a comprehensive overview of the significant challenges arising from the HHS reorganization, Medicaid funding debates, and NIH grant disruptions, while outlining strategic actions and support available for health services researchers.
Posted Apr 4, 2025
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AHRQ pioneers initiatives that break down barriers to care and improve health for rural Americans. Given the recent announcement on the reorganization of HHS, we’re highlighting AHRQ’s crucial role in rural health care.
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As the Department of Health and Human Services faces mass reorganization, protecting AHRQ is not only essential but a good return on investment.