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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report focuses on Thursday’s HHS reorganization announcement, calling on the field to act and sharing guidance for affected researchers.
Posted Mar 27, 2025
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Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced a unilateral reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services. Among the decisions was the merging of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) with the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) into a new Agency. However, no information was provided about what was merged and what was not, including the status of hundreds of millions of dollars in health research and patient-centered grants administered by AHRQ.
Posted Mar 27, 2025
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This month's "Read on Washington," available only to AcademyHealth members, includes updates on risks AHRQ, the latest on Medicaid in the budget reconciliation process, updates on HHS confirmations, and more.
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report details how AcademyHealth and our community are mobilizing in support of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) including media outreach, targeted congressional outreach, and the creation of resources for the field to join our efforts.
Posted Mar 20, 2025
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In this edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report, we highlight a congressional call for transparency and strategic planning in any potential HHS reorganization plans, especially any reforms related to AHRQ. Join our call to action with the "Stand with AHRQ Toolkit" to safeguard the future of critical health research.
Posted Mar 17, 2025
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In the wake of recent policy shifts under President Trump's administration, the core of America's scientific research is under unprecedented strain. Dr. Aaron Carroll and Dr. Elizabeth Cope of AcademyHealth present a compelling analysis of these challenges, urging the scientific community to adopt new strategies to safeguard academic freedom and ensure continued innovation.
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report covers essential updates on federal policies affecting the health research landscape. Dive into the looming government shutdown, the NIH's controversial cancellation of LGBTQ+ and DEI research grants, and a buyout offer for HHS employees. Plus, learn how you can amplify Medicaid support through our featured call to action.
Posted Mar 11, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report highlights key federal developments impacting health research, including a potential government shutdown, proposed VA budget cuts, and the NIH injunction extension.
Posted Mar 6, 2025
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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report delves into the impacts of federal funding disruptions on U.S. scientific research, outlines new data access initiatives, and highlights advocacy efforts to support the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Posted Mar 4, 2025
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The Friends of AHRQ have sent to Congress a letter signed by 194 organizations on the importance of supporting the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in FY26 and beyond.