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This edition of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report highlights the debate over proposed Medicaid cuts, with AcademyHealth actively engaging in educating members of congress about the potential impact and urging engagement to inform legislative decisions.
Posted Feb 21, 2025
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Newly sworn-in Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has prioritized Making America Healthy Again. AHRQ’s proven track record in improving health outcomes makes it an essential tool for achieving his vision.
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This edition of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report aims to keep the health field informed amid rapid changes by addressing the recent wave of federal workforce reductions, providing resources for legal challenges, introducing new tools for public data access, and highlighting strategies for navigating budget constraints.
Posted Feb 19, 2025
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This edition of the AcademyHealth Situation Report includes an opportunity to support the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) as well as a curated list of wellness resources and additional ways to share how recent changes have affected your work.
Posted Feb 14, 2025
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AcademyHealth is launching a series of semi-regular updates, designed to provide clarity and expert insight amidst the rapidly changing federal environment. Today’s edition focuses on the National Institutes of Health newly announced funding policy as well as updates on Executive Order implementation.
Posted Feb 10, 2025
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In a guest essay for the New York Times, Aaron Carroll describes how proposed cuts to Medicaid would be catastrophic to Americans’ access to care.
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The award recognizes the enduring legacy of Gail Wilensky by recognizing leaders in health policy who have made a positive impact on the American health care system through the development and use of evidence to shape U.S. health policy.
Posted Jan 28, 2025
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Community mental health agencies consistently lag in the implementation of health information technology (IT) resulting in fewer opportunities for care coordination and data sharing. Federal and state policy approaches can improve the expansion of electronic health records and health IT connecting community mental health care to the rest of the health system.
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The Supreme Court will decide if the ACA's preventive care mandate, based on United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations, is unconstitutional, potentially affecting millions' access to cost-free preventive services and restricting evidence-based policymaking. AcademyHealth’s advocacy team explains the case and why we have been supporting USPSTF on behalf of the field.
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Significant investments in community health begin with reforming funding approaches and scaling programs that center a community’s experiential knowledge. Participatory grant-making and peer health navigation are two examples of promising health services research approaches that deserve more attention.