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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.

Posted Aug 22, 2023

Topics HSR Workforce Development Health Equity

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AcademyHealth Announces Winner and Honorable Mention in the 2023 Health Equity DataJam

The winner and honorable mention of AcademyHealth’s 2023 Health Equity DataJam leveraged publicly available datasets to answer pressing questions related to health and health care disparities.

Posted Aug 16, 2023 By Kristin Rosengren

Topics Using Health Data Health Equity

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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.

Posted Aug 15, 2023 By Khadeejat Lawal

Topics HSR Workforce Development Health Equity ARM

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Addressing Maternal Mortality Through Improved Data Collection and Access

Strengthening data collection and ensuring researchers and governments have access to high-quality data can help us unravel the complex processes that lead to maternal mortality.

Posted Aug 10, 2023 By Radhika Purandare

Topics Advocacy Health Equity Using Health Data

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The Future of AI in Healthcare Delivery and Equity

As the United States aims to develop effective solutions for emerging healthcare issues, AI shows promise in playing a pivotal role despite remaining obstacles.

Posted Aug 3, 2023 By Miran Bhima

Topics Delivering Better Care Health Equity

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Medicaid Research Agenda and Toolkit Help Measure the Impact of Post Covid Condition (PCC) on Medicaid-enrolled Populations

A new Health Affairs blog highlights AcademyHealth’s Evidence-Informed State Health Policy Institute’s engagement with state-university partnerships comprised of Medicaid policymakers and researchers to develop a post-COVID Medicaid research agenda and toolkit to help measure the impact of Post-COVID Condition (PCC) on Medicaid-enrolled populations.

Posted Jul 28, 2023 By Zoe D’Angelo

Topics Insurance, Medicare & Medicaid Health Equity Analytic Tools

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How policymakers can advance access to maternal health care in rural settings by supporting rural health care centers and providers

The United States has a maternal health crisis that disproportionately impacts patients in rural areas. Policymakers can address these disparities by enabling better access to care and supporting workforce development in rural communities.

Posted Jul 26, 2023 By Radhika Purandare

Topics Advocacy Access to Care Health Equity

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What's Your "Street Race?" The Supreme Court Must Clearly Define Race, Racism and Antiracism Before Ruling on Equal Protection Cases

Building on her remarks at the AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting, Dr. Nancy López reflects on the recent Supreme Court decision making four recommendations to advance equity in higher education.

Posted Jul 24, 2023 By Nancy López, Ph.D.

Topics Health Equity

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Harnessing Our Passion for Better Health, Evidence and Facts, and Courage to Stand Up to Power

Lisa Simpson, AcademyHealth President and CEO, opened the 2023 AcademyHealth Annual Research Meeting with the following remarks, encouraging attendees to be guided by three core passions in their work to achieve impact and drive change.

Posted Jul 21, 2023 By Lisa Simpson, M.B., B.Ch., M.P.H., FAAP

Topics Health Equity Delivering Better Care ARM

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What Students for Fair Admissions v Harvard Has to Say About Disparities Research

The Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision has much to say about the integrity of federal race/ethnicity data and the future of relying on such data in disparities research and, ultimately, civil rights enforcement.

Posted Jul 20, 2023 By Sara Rosenbaum, J.D.

Topics HSR Resources & Methods Health Equity Using Health Data