The Value of Patient-Driven Research and Ways to Sustain It
A PCORI-funded learning network recently developed an action-oriented, step-by-step roadmap to help patient-driven research communities define their value.
Health Services Research Journal Commentary Outlines AcademyHealth’s DEI Efforts
A commentary authored by AcademyHealth leadership in Health Services Research journal highlights AcademyHealth’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and our approach for higher impact, more equitable health services research.
New research on the evolving nature of the health services research workforce
AcademyHealth member Bianca Frogner, with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, highlighted data on the health services research (HSR) workforce and how the field has evolved over the last five years. Her findings were recently published in the journal Health Services Research.
Health Services Research in the Real World & Learning Health System Science
Addressing real-world challenges in health care requires adaptable and applicable designs and research methods. AcademyHealth’s LHS Interest Group offers a forum for shared learning through webinars and a community of practice.
Quick Tips for Successfully Getting Your Work Published in Research Journals
During a recent Field in Focus event, AcademyHealth’s four official journals provided a members-only look at what it takes for researchers to increase their publishing success rate. Read the key takeaways below.
Navigating the Ethics of a New Research Landscape: Emerging Data, Methods, and Practices
Health data and research ethicist, Dr. Camille Nebeker, reviews existing and emerging ethical considerations for health research using new data and methods, and uses an original framework to analyze several case examples – that demonstrate the relationships between domains of research and key ethical principles.
The Relationship between Health and Place: Expanding Use of Place-Based Disadvantage Indices Beyond COVID-19
While disadvantage indices are increasingly recognized as a valuable tool to help promote health and prioritize equity, future use of these tools must include investments in data infrastructure, community partnerships, and further evaluation.
Partnerships, Resources, and Support of Efforts that Advance Health Equity for All
AcademyHealth continues to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the health services and policy workforce. This blog post provides an update on recent activities and highlights new resources for the field.
Definitions Matter: Building a Shared Language for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion terms for the field of Health Services Research
In support of the work and recommendations by the Advisory Group on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in HSR, AcademyHealth is pleased to release an initial glossary of DEI terms and concepts. This document is a starting point that aims to encourage a shared language for community discourse about DEI.
New Resources Enable Investigators to Expand Research into Dual-Eligible Individuals
Lack of data regarding dual-eligible individuals has long hindered the development of effective policy solutions and care improvement. AcademyHealth organizational member Arnold Ventures highlights new resources to help the research community strengthen and expand evidence at a critical time in the policy debate.