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HSR Workforce Development

One way AcademyHealth works to improve both the supply and quality of health services research is by assessing the skills and composition of the HSR workforce, and building programs that respond to emerging needs. This section includes evidence on the makeup of the HSR workforce as well as programs to improve and support its diversity and relevance.

Publication

AcademyHealth Announces the Best of 2025 Annual Research Meeting

Research nominated as the best abstract for each theme from the 2025 Call for Abstracts explores topics related to how prepared hospitals are for the next pandemic, gender differences in primary care physician earnings and outcomes, and methods for decomposing heterogeneous treatment effects.
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Blog Post

Get Results, Not Just Publications: Master Research Communication Strategies

The gap between producing research and making an impact is far too common. While researchers generate valuable insights, connecting those findings with decision-makers and communities can be difficult. The Communicating for Impact Course provides researchers with strategies to effectively share their insights with decision-makers and communities, ensuring their work leads to meaningful change.
Posted Mar 20, 2025 By Alondra Sandoval
Blog Post

The Threat to Science Is Real. Here’s What Researchers Can Do.

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.