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AcademyHealth is the premier organization for health services researchers and health policy professionals. Our membership gives you access to the tools, resources, and connections you need to obtain adequate funding for your work, overcome burnout, communicate to decision-makers to drive policy change, and more.

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Knowledge is Power

AcademyHealth membership gives you access to the latest data, funding opportunities, member-only training, personalized news, and health policy updates to propel your research forward.

Progress In Your Career

Advance your career with AcademyHealth membership! Gain access to exclusive health services research and policy job listings, members-only networking, and valuable resources. Plus, apply for scholarships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities to boost your resume.

Increase Your Impact

AcademyHealth membership amplifies your voice, connecting you with policymakers, funders, peers, and media. Share your work through our blog, apply for awards, and attend conferences at discounted rates.

Connect with Colleagues

In today’s climate of rising misinformation, AcademyHealth connects you with a supportive community of evidence champions. Join one of our 18 interest groups to find mentorship, collaboration, and peers who share your research interests.

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  • Job openings from top agencies, universities, and organizations
  • Roles at all levels: faculty, research, policy, internships, fellowships
  • Exclusive funding opportunities
  • Tools and resources for career growth
  • Employers actively seek AcademyHealth talent
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Membership Dues

  • Regular
    $275/yr
    Join our community of health services researchers, policy makers, health care practitioners and shareholders, and more.
  • New Professional
    $175/yr 
    Includes those who have recently graduated from an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program within the past 12 months.
  • Student
    $75/yr
    All student members must be full-time undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students.
  • Patient Collaborator
    $50/yr
    The patient collaborator designation includes informal caregivers, advocates, and navigators. 

Join the Growing Number of Organizational Members

Get a behind-the-scenes peak into policymaking directly affecting the field of health services and health policy research. By joining AcademyHealth, you are aligning your organization with known players in the health research and policy space. 

Members get visibility among our entire individual and organizational membership, access to bi-monthly advocacy briefings, unique networking opportunities, and benefit from money-saving discounts on our influential events.  

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Interest Groups

AcademyHealth Interest Groups facilitate interaction of individuals around specific topic areas relating to health services research and health policy. Interest Group members have an opportunity to exchange knowledge, disseminate research findings, inform policy and clinical decision-making, build research skills, and network with those sharing common goals.

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Member-Only Content

Quality blog content, available only to AcademyHealth members.

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What’s Really Driving These Federal Health Workforce Cuts

Federal health workforce cuts are underway, but they are not simply a consequence of the government shutdown. This post explains what is driving these layoffs and why they matter for health research, data, and public health infrastructure.
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Aaron Carroll on Tradeoffs: Federal Funding Is Irreplaceable

In an interview with Tradeoffs podcast, AcademyHealth CEO Aaron Carroll spotlights what’s at stake as federal funding for health services research faces deep cuts and how our collective efforts are helping to defend and strengthen the field.
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AcademyHealth's Situation Report: Experts Warn of Public Health Distrust & Vaccine Shifts

In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we new challenges to scientific integrity and public health leadership as former top officials express concern about vaccine policy changes and agency cuts, while the Supreme Court considers a case with implications for LGBTQ+ youth mental health and health equity.
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Introducing the New Champions for Health Services and Prevention Research

AcademyHealth is thrilled to introduce a new cohort of Research Champions who will lead the way in bridging the gap between health services research and public policy, thanks to generous support from the Doris Duke Foundation.
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AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: Shifting Vaccine Policy, Medicaid Cuts Signal Health System Strain

In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we examine growing financial and operational strain on health systems due to Medicaid cuts, shifting vaccine policies that are complicating pediatric care, and new questions about federal public health leadership. These developments have significant implications for access, equity, and the stability of health systems and care delivery nationwide.
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AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: Mass Federal Exodus, CDC Webpages Vanish, Health Programs Halted

In this issue of AcademyHealth’s Situation Report, we examine a historic exodus of federal health experts and widespread furloughs are crippling key agencies like the FDA and CDC, while disappearing CDC webpages and the expiration of Medicare-funded care programs raise urgent concerns about public health access, transparency, and research continuity.
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