Overview
AcademyHealth’s Global Health and Health Care Interest Group connects researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and trainees interested in health services research (HSR) in a global context, including comparative health systems research that may (or may not) include the US.
Mission Statement:
AcademyHealth’s Global Health and Health Care Interest Group's mission is to foster the global development, dissemination, and use of HSR and comparative systems research to improve the quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and outcomes of care and the health status and quality of life globally
Goals:
- Increase the engagement of health services and systems researchers based outside the United States in AcademyHealth meetings and other collaborative activities
- Encourage and promote joint learning opportunities and exchange of information on research methods, innovations, and best practices across countries
- Promote the use of rigorous HSR methods in addressing health and healthcare issues around the globe
- Support the development of a diverse, well-trained, and experienced HSR workforce globally and foster the careers of emerging and established researchers
- Create opportunities for international collaboration in the dissemination and implementation of HSR for health policy and practice.
- Inform AcademyHealth members regarding lessons from global health and systems research relevant to the United States.
Advisory Committee
Each Interest Group (IG) is led by a dedicated group of volunteers who shape the information provided to IG members each year. The Advisory Committee is selected on an annual basis with nominations opening in June of each year. Check out this year’s Global Health and Health Care IG Advisory Committee.
Join this Interest Group
Interest group participation is a benefit of AcademyHealth membership. For more information on how to get involved, please contact the Membership Department: interest.group@academyhealth.org.
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