Passing the Baton – The future of HSR is in Good Hands, but Much Work Remains
Outgoing President and CEO, Dr. Lisa Simpson, reflects on her AcademyHealth tenure and the work that needs to be done to advance evidence into policy and practice.
Summary Brief Outlines Research Priorities for Improving Health Care Value and Equity
As health care costs continue to rise and health disparities persist, the need to redesign our health care system to deliver better, more equitable care is paramount—and we must have a strong evidence base grounded in the needs of our communities to inform this work. In response to this urgent need, AcademyHealth launched a project in October 2021 with funding from The Donaghue Foundation to advance research on high-value, equitable care.
Doing Well by Doing Good: Recognizing Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion at the AcademyHealth 2024 Annual Research Meeting
The Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award is the newest addition to the ARM awards program and has the potential to inspire health services researchers to begin or expand their DEI work.
AcademyHealth Launches Salary Comparison Tool for Health Services Researchers
AcademyHealth recently launched a Salary Comparison Tool. This members-only tool is a game-changing resource designed to empower health services and health policy researchers in their journey for a better compensation package.
Health Equity Experts Weigh In: Recommendations for Building Up a Diverse and Inclusive Health Care and Health Services Research Workforce
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s rule on race in college admissions, experts offer five recommendations to maintain diversity and foster inclusion in college admissions and the broader HSR workforce.
What Victor Fuchs Taught About Curiosity, Mentorship, and Resilience
AcademyHealth member Joanne Spetz reflects on lessons learned from her mentor and health economist, Victor Fuchs, who passed away this month at the age of 99.
Resources to Address Implications of SCOTUS Decision on Health Care Workforce
In late June, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that race-conscious admissions programs violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. In this blog post, AcademyHealth highlights a list of resources to support the field in dealing with the ramifications of the decision.
Addressing the Current Status of AcademyHealth’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Efforts
AcademyHealth Intern Khadeejat Lawal explores what it looks like to build a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community in the field of health services research.
Keeping the Momentum: Tips for Maintaining Connections and Collaboration Following ARM 2023
Don’t let your new ARM 2023 connections fade into memory! Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned ARM attendee, here are some practical ways to nurture new and existing connections.
Putting the Pieces Together: Addressing Health Systems Issues at ARM 2023
ARM Member Blogger Kyla Woodward offers reflections and key takeaways from the meeting regarding burnout and other health systems issues