Advocacy

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.

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

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

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)

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

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

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.

The latest "Read on Washington" includes an update on the health care debate, additional details on fiscal year 2018 appropriations, events of interest, and more.