Advocacy

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.

Blog Post

The Advocacy Portfolio: Building a foundation for physician advocacy in academia

Amidst a myriad of health policy changes, physician advocacy is now more relevant than ever. AcademyHealth member, Dr. Anita Shah and coauthor Dr. Abby Nerlinger highlight a tool for documenting a scholarly approach to advocacy.

Posted Jun 8, 2018 By Anita Shah, DO, MMS, MPH, Abby Nerlinger, MD, MPH

Topics Advocacy Quality Improvement Health Equity Advocacy

Publication

How AcademyHealth Worked to Make Health and Health Care Better for Everybody from 2015-2017

This 2015-2017 Progress Report details how AcademyHealth worked with our members, partners, and funders to make both health care and research better all with the aim of making health and health care better for everybody.

Posted Feb 22, 2018

Topics Advocacy HSR Resources & Methods HSR Workforce Development Patient & Consumer Engagement Research Ethics & Governance Translation, Dissemination & Implementation Delivering Better Care Using Health Data Paying for Care Building Healthy Communities

Blog Post

AcademyHealth Statement on President’s FY19 Budget Request

President’s request proposes significant and concerning changes to the nation’s scientific enterprise.

Posted Feb 12, 2018 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy

Past Event

2018 National Health Policy Conference

An extensive overview of the nation’s 2018 health policy agenda.

Date & Time February 5-6, 2018 Location Marriott Marquis, Washington D.C.

Topics Advocacy Research Ethics & Governance Paying for Care

Blog Post

Threats to Science Are More Than Words

Posted Dec 19, 2017 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP, Kristin Rosengren, Emily Holubowich, M.P.P.

Topics Advocacy Delivering Better Care Advocacy

Blog Post

Read on Washington: October 13 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson

Dr. Lisa Simpson reflects on what has happened, and what has not, in Washington over the last two weeks.

Posted Oct 13, 2017 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy Advocacy

Blog Post

Read on Washington: October 2 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson

After a busy week in Washington, this regular advocacy-related review of events in D.C. takes a moment to acknowledge the tragic mass shooting in Las Vegas.
(published at 11:35 a.m., Oct. 2)

Posted Oct 2, 2017 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy Advocacy

Blog Post

Read on Washington: September 15 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson

The latest developments in Washington, including notes on appropriations, movement on CHIP reauthorization, and some reflections on Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.

Posted Sep 15, 2017 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy Advocacy

Blog Post

Read on Washington: September 8 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson

Congress did not waste any time upon members' return from summer recess before diving into their incredibly busy fall agenda.

Posted Sep 8, 2017 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy Advocacy

Blog Post

Read on Washington: July 28 Advocacy Update from Lisa Simpson

The latest developments in Washington, including the Senate's votes related to the Affordable Care Act and a potential repeal/replace/repair plan, have unfolded at a rapid pace and kept AcademyHealth, our community, and citizens throughout the country on our toes.

Posted Jul 28, 2017 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Advocacy Advocacy