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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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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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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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This edition of AcademyHealth's Situation Report focuses on the widespread concerns raised by the health sector over the recent HHS reorganization, along with updates on Senate Republicans' efforts to soften Medicaid cuts and the Trump administration's targeting of HIV research grants.
Posted Mar 31, 2025
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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.