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Advocacy is the act of educating others on a specific cause or issue. It allows constituents to make their voices heard on issues of importance, open the channels of communication with policymakers, and potentially influence opinions.

 

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EvidenceNOW: AHRQ’s Innovative Investment in Primary Care is Vital to Achieve U.S. Health Goals

The EvidenceNOW initiative serves as a key example for how AHRQ has effectively supported healthcare systems and improved preventive services. The continuation of this initiative is critical to reduce the chronic disease burden and improve health overall in the U.S.
Blog Post        AcademyHealth's Situation Report: Deep Budget Cuts, Medicaid Shifts, and Workforce Risks

AcademyHealth's Situation Report: Deep Budget Cuts, Medicaid Shifts, and Workforce Risks

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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Attacks on Data Accessibility Turn to Maternal Health: How States Can Help

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.