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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 20h
If stakeholders only see the intervention, they've missed the decision that mattered most. Christine McClure explores why meaningful engagement begins before the problem is defined. buff.ly/85Y9tpf
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A single email changed everything. In the latest Work Interrupted: Voices from the Field reflection, Siham Ahmed, MPH writes about losing the Payne Fellowship, rebuilding her path, and finding purpose beyond disruption. buff.ly/Mjm8HJa
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A Yale preprint estimates that single payer could save $1 trillion a year. A competing analysis estimates $47 trillion in federal costs over a decade. Why the huge difference? They are making different assumptions and measuring different things. Our new guide talks evidence. buff.ly/s1WMjPC
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Single Payer: Two Trillion-Dollar Headlines, One Complicated Question | AcademyHealth
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
As new members join the USPSTF, AcademyHealth's CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social emphasized the importance of transparency, conflict-of-interest safeguards, and public trust in the recommendation process. buff.ly/jDUWV3F
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RFK Jr. Reshapes Another Crucial Public Health Task Force
In a departure from the norm, Kennedy has picked specialists to serve on the preventative services panel, which helps decide screenings people should get from their primary care doctor.
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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Health Datapalooza is on 🔥 Stop finding reasons we can’t. Together, with evidence and data, we CAN fix healthcare. #HDPalooza @academyhealth.bsky.social
Health Datapalooza is moving from proof to practice. Health Datapalooza is moving from proof to practice. Health Datapalooza is moving from proof to practice. Health Datapalooza is moving from proof to practice.
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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Health Datapalooza isn’t really about data It’s about what we do with evidence Data should inform research Research should inform policy Policy should improve practice Practice should improve people’s lives That is the health-data flywheel. Keep it turning. #HDPalooza @academyhealth.bsky.social
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
As federal health policy continues to change, will the research infrastructure needed to evaluate those changes still be there? Our latest Situation Report explores AHRQ, NIH, USPSTF, Medicaid drug pricing, and more. buff.ly/QFiO94c
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Putting people back in the chairs doesn't rebuild the evidence system they need to do their job." AcademyHealth's CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social spoke with Reuters about why the future of the USPSTF depends on more than new appointments. buff.ly/6calbXa
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Surprise medical charges usually come from missing info: hidden fees, unclear prior auth rules, fragmented bills. Watch our final Pain Points episode to understand how better communication can save time, money, and health outcomes. buff.ly/EIfAAoC
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Why Are Healthcare Costs So Confusing?
Have you ever opened a medical bill and nearly choked in surprise at the number on the “due now” box, and wondered why the hell it wasn’t covered by your insurance? A lot of that confusion isn’t…
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MedPage Today @medpagetoday.com · 21/09/2026
"Can the Task Force do its job as intended?" -- Aaron Carroll, MD, MS, of @academyhealth.bsky.social, questioning the impact of RFK Jr.'s 8 new picks for the USPSTF. www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...
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RFK Jr. Picks New USPSTF Members
Under Kennedy's scrutiny, the preventive services panel hasn't met in more than a year
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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Evidence is infrastructure. We talk about #healthdata as if it’s just information. It isn’t. Good data → good evidence → better decisions → better care. When evidence disappears, uncertainty takes its place. That should concern everyone. #HDPalooza @academyhealth.bsky.social
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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We have work to do folks. ☢️ ONC reports 2,450 possible information-blocking claims received through July 2026 healthit.gov/data/quickst... #HDPalooza #healthpolicy @academyhealth.bsky.social
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Information Blocking Claims: By the Numbers
Health IT Research and Analysis provides access to datasets, analysis, and reporting that monitor health information technology trends and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT programs and...
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
From women's health data gaps to patient access and control over health records, and from Medicaid modernization to better health outcomes, these #hdpalooza breakout sessions will tackle some of health care's most important questions. Join us tomorrow in Washington, D.C.: buff.ly/2TGTG4I
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Skip the stress and plan ahead. Registration hours, badge pickup details, QR code information, venue maps, and more are all available in the #hdpalooza Attendee Resource Center. buff.ly/GLpJocl
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"The task force is built around people who deliver preventive care, not people who deliver care after a positive test." AcademyHealth's CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social spoke with STAT about changes to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. buff.ly/MywE6zp
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Kennedy moves to revive preventive services panel with new members, after months of vacancies
The influential panel hasn't met in more than a year, after Kennedy canceled its meeting.
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Ready to make the most of #hdpalooza? Explore the Attendee Resource Center for details on the kickoff reception, display table forum, pitch tents, and other ways to connect throughout the conference. buff.ly/0SbI1QF
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2026 HDP - Attendee Resource Center | AcademyHealth
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Your #hdpalooza experience starts before you arrive. Download the conference app, view the agenda, and find important attendee information in the Attendee Resource Center. buff.ly/GLpJocl
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
New members alone won't solve the challenges facing the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. As AcademyHealth told The Hill, transparency in the selection process and continued investment in AHRQ's evidence infrastructure are essential. buff.ly/AAvT0MO
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After months of vacancies, Kennedy revamps preventive services panel with new members
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday named eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an influential panel of experts who determine what…
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Join us next week at #hdpalooza for sessions on strengthening Medicaid data infrastructure, building the foundation for precision medicine, and advancing health care policy through data partnerships. Register and learn more: buff.ly/8aPfmyC
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UNC Obstetrics and Gynecology @uncobgyn.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We're excited for Dr. Rachel Peragallo Urrutia to be speaking at @academyhealth.bsky.social 's Datapalooza next week in Washington, D.C. 🏛️ Dr. Urrutia will be joining colleagues to discuss "The Missing Signals in Women's Health. #hdpalooza 🔗 academyhealth.org/Datapalooza2...
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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
At a time when healthcare is being reshaped by AI, data, and new models of care, we need more than great ideas. We need alignment across the public, private, and policy sectors to turn possibility into meaningful impact. #HDPalooza @academyhealth.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/katkov...
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Health DataPalooza is dead. Long live Health DataPalooza! Expect a different Health DataPalooza. Which, by the way, is next Friday September 25. Does paper evidence matter if it doesn't scale i...
Health DataPalooza is dead. Long live Health DataPalooza! Expect a different Health DataPalooza. Which, by the way, is next Friday September 25. Does paper evidence matter if it doesn't scale in in...
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Join us at #hdpalooza for sessions on separating AI hype from real-world evidence, building partnerships to unlock the research value of health data, and interoperability and making data useful at the point of care. Register and learn more: buff.ly/8aPfmyC
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Dive into some of health care's most important conversations at #hdpalooza. Explore breakout sessions on AI and fraud prevention, value-based care, and governing the future of health care innovation. Learn more and explore the agenda: buff.ly/8aPfmyC
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Behind every canceled AHRQ grant is a story. Patients, researchers, clinicians, and communities all stand to lose when health services research is disrupted. Explore our collection of stories, reporting, and resources. buff.ly/vUBvNph
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What can the rest of the country learn from rural health care? Join Anne Zink, Dora Anne Mills, and Carrie Cochran-McClain for our closing plenary on how data, community, and care can align to improve health outcomes everywhere. buff.ly/enJHWVW
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
After 17 months without a meeting, The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has new members. This is good news. But how will they evaluate evidence when the infrastructure has been damaged? Read more in our statement: buff.ly/lbORBwo
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Only 50 spots available! This fall, join us at AcademyHealth's Washington, D.C. office for the Health Policy Orientation and learn how to navigate today's rapidly changing health policy environment. buff.ly/IEM0bqj
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Leaders across the healthcare ecosystem are coming together to discuss the future of AI. Don't miss "Funding the Future of Healthcare AI: Evidence, ROI, and Policy" featuring Roy Rosin, Stephanie Carlton, Frank Caporusso, Linda Hoff, and Vincent Tammaro. buff.ly/5JEvkAJ
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Opening Plenary: Keynote with Dr. Thomas Keane, ONC, Keynote with Amy Gleason, CMS, and Panel: Funding the Future of Healthcare AI: Evidence, ROI, and Policy
Welcome Remarks: Health Datapalooza co-chairs, Kat McDavitt and Andrew Ibrahim, MD, MSc, will open the session. Keynote: Thomas Keane, MD, MBA, National Coordinator for Health IT, ONC, will deliver a…
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
As health data becomes more interconnected, the stakes get higher. Join Karandeep Singh, Christian Dameff, Sue Sheridan, and Marcy Wilder for "Whose Data, Whose Risk?" and explore the future of privacy, trust, and patient-centered data governance at #hdpalooza. buff.ly/tR3ObtX
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
“How do we match the pace of evidence with the pace of AI development and deployment?” That's the question at the heart of "Beyond the Hype: Evaluating Ambient AI Scribes in Real-World Health Care," an upcoming #hdpalooza session recently highlighted in Forbes. buff.ly/kY5x6fl
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
In a new blog, Elizabeth Mosley, Ph.D., M.P.H explores what 58 doulas across six states shared about navigating Medicaid reimbursement and serving Medicaid clients. Their experiences point to opportunities to improve access to doula care and maternal health outcomes. Read more: buff.ly/oSF5Rmq
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Doulas Are Jumping Through “A Lot of Hoops” To Serve Medicaid Clients | AcademyHealth
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
School Medicaid provides billions in support for school health services each year. Our latest blog explores how H.R.1 could affect Medicaid coverage, school funding, and access to care for students nationwide. buff.ly/05Ow5Xd
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
This week's Situation Report explores new Medicare proposals, public health data disputes, health care consolidation, medical debt, and the continuing impact of AHRQ grant cancellations. Read more: buff.ly/2Re3CZu
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Patient voices are essential to improving health care. Applications are now open for patient scholarships to attend the 19th Annual Conference on the Science of D&I in Health, including complimentary registration and travel support. Apply by Sept. 25: buff.ly/GRyodjB
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
From chasing fraud after the fact to preventing it before payments are made. Join Darshak Sanghavi, Amir Bassiri, Kimberly Brandt, and Jennifer DeCubellis for a conversation on AI, healthcare fraud prevention, and program integrity at #hdpalooza.
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Evidence saves lives. AHRQ's patient safety initiative helped hospitals reduce serious hospital-acquired infections and improve safety performance nationwide. Learn how health services research translated into safer care for patients. Watch the Evidence Effect interview: buff.ly/Pl9cg9z
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Prior authorization can feel like an obstacle course: delays, denials, endless paperwork, and patients pay the price. This week’s Pain Points ep looks at how system and policy changes can take the burden off patients. buff.ly/OZx73Rl
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What's the Deal with Prior Authorizations?
Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment with a whole plan to tackle some health issue you’re facing, only to get a call later saying someone at your insurance company, who may or may not be a…
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
The goal of WISeR is to reduce wasteful care. The question is whether it's also delaying necessary care. @mirandayaver.bsky.social's latest Situation Report looks at Medicare's new prior authorization experiment and what early results suggest. buff.ly/Eg4BKfp
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Fraud Prevention or Administrative Burden? Prior Authorization Comes for Medicare
Instead of reducing wasteful care, Medicare’s new WISeR model introduces administrative barriers and delays critical care for patients who need it most.
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
A University of Colorado researcher was testing a strategy to improve asthma outcomes for children and potentially reduce Medicaid costs. The study ended after its AHRQ funding was terminated. New from the Denver Post: buff.ly/TBlXHHk
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Cancer biomarker testing can help patients access the right treatment at the right time. A new roadmap from AcademyHealth and the Scaling Cancer Biomarker Testing Coalition outlines coordinated actions to bring biomarker testing to scale. buff.ly/yk960ar
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AcademyHealth Releases Strategic Roadmap for Advancing Cancer Biomarker Testing at Scale | AcademyHealth
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
AHRQ's Learning Health System training programs were built to help move evidence into practice faster. Now many of those programs have lost funding. Read Timothy Beebe's perspective on what that means for patients, providers, and future researchers. buff.ly/vj6Oui7
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AHRQ Trained the Next Generation of Health Care Delivery Researchers
University of Minnesota faculty member, Timothy Beebe, who had an AHRQ training grant canceled, highlights what it means for the next generation of health services researchers.
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
This has been a difficult year for science and health services research. Your support helps AcademyHealth champion independent evidence and the people who put it into action. Donate today: buff.ly/w5IOFNz
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Miranda Yaver @mirandayaver.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Thanks so much to @academyhealth.bsky.social @josh-caplan.bsky.social for this opportunity to write on the potential admin burden problems that can come from introducing new prior authorization requirements to traditional Medicare through the new CMS WISeR pilot program. substack.com/inbox/post/2...
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Fraud Prevention or Administrative Burden? Prior Authorization Comes for Medicare
Instead of reducing wasteful care, Medicare’s new WISeR model introduces administrative barriers and delays critical care for patients who need it most.
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Fragmented billing, endless forms, and hold music: patient administrative burden isn’t benign. It leads to missed reimbursements and stalled care. This week’s Pain Points ep explores solutions to a large, but fixable problem. Time to cut the sludge. buff.ly/h2Vv9Wl
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
AHRQ-funded research helped prevent an estimated 20,500 deaths and save $7.7 billion in health care costs. Now more than 150 AHRQ grants have been terminated. What's at stake for patients? Read more: buff.ly/JF9boPo
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AcademyHealth's Situation Reports provide timely insights and comprehensive updates on pressing issues impacting health research and policy. Click to read AcademyHealth's Situation Report, a Substack…
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
What can menopause care teach us about rebuilding trust in medicine? A new AcademyHealth blog looks at how other countries are closing the gap: buff.ly/1l818ka
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What Menopause Can Teach Us About Trust | AcademyHealth
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Is there a single “best” health care system? A new AcademyHealth video says the better debate is to explores why the real value is learning from each other's trade-offs: buff.ly/IRdTGEQ
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No Perfect System: Reflections on Learning Across Countries | AcademyHealth
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
"The babies I care for deserve the best evidence we can offer, not just the best intentions." @stephenwpatrick.bsky.social writes about AHRQ, canceled grants, and why learning health systems matter for patients. buff.ly/c3OFHR7
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Registration is now open! Join us Dec. 13-16 in National Harbor, MD, for the 19th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination & Implementation in Health. Explore the latest research, connect with leaders in the field, and help shape the future of D&I science. buff.ly/LnpVjqu
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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Recent findings from our Medicaid Outcomes Distributed Research Network show trends in access to medication for opioid use disorder in 11 state Medicaid programs that point to potential interventions by state policymakers: buff.ly/k7tRHQK
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