Overview

Members joined for an exclusive AcademyHealth members-only town hall with President and CEO, Aaron Carroll, and Director of Advocacy, Josh Caplan. The town hall provided members with critical insights into the policy and funding challenges shaping the health services and health policy research field. Learn how proposed Medicaid cuts, federal funding freezes, appropriations, and workforce reductions could impact your work. Participants discovered advocacy strategies and resources to navigate the current environment. This interactive session offered a unique opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences, and engage in open dialogue with AcademyHealth leadership. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants:

  • Understood the impact of recent policy changes and funding reductions on the health care system, including Medicaid and federal research funding.
  • Learned from peers in the health services research field about how they are addressing current challenges.
  • Explored available resources and networking opportunities to strengthen community response and resilience in an evolving policy environment. 

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  Speaker List

Moderator:

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Kristin Rosengren

Chief Strategy Officer - AcademyHealth

Kristin Rosengren is Chief Strategy Officer, and co-director of the AcademyHealth Translation and Dissemination Institute. Read Bio

Speakers:

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Josh Caplan, M.A., M.P.P.

Director for Government Affairs - AcademyHealth

Josh Caplan is the Director for Government Affairs at AcademyHealth, overseeing advocacy and public policy strategy. Read Bio