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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 14h

A new GAO ruling found OMB violated federal law when it rescinded nearly $1 billion in appropriated funding, including funding affecting AHRQ and health research. Our latest Situation Report explores what happens next. buff.ly/mCI0TTW

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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 · 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 · 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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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 · 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

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

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 · 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

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 · 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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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 · 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 · 28/08/2026

In the latest Work Interrupted: Voices from the Field reflection, Hannah Scott shares how losing her mother during graduate school, and later losing her job, reshaped her understanding of grief, resilience, and rebuilding. buff.ly/HUerCpN

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Health policy is changing rapidly. Are you ready to navigate it? Join us this fall in Washington, D.C. for AcademyHealth's Health Policy Orientation and gain the knowledge and skills needed to engage in today's evolving policy landscape. buff.ly/IEM0bqj

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

AHRQ said it was redirecting resources toward priorities like patient safety, antibiotic resistance, and telehealth. Many canceled grants were already focused on those issues. Research Interrupted tracks every verified AHRQ cancellation and the research affected. buff.ly/e8POgXK

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

This week's Situation Report explores new Medicaid waiver restrictions, NIH limits on policy-focused research, HIV prevention funding cuts, proposed vaccine policy changes, and growing scrutiny of private equity in health care. Read the latest updates: buff.ly/cUOrUgm

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Another federal leader joins the #hdpalooza lineup! Please join us in welcoming Kimberly Brandt to Washington, D.C., this September. Don't miss the conversations shaping the future of health data, policy, and innovation. buff.ly/lomYdmr

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

104 AHRQ grants canceled. $111.1M already invested. $131.3M in committed funding now lost. 28 states affected. Research Interrupted tracks every verified cancellation and its impact on the nation's health research enterprise. buff.ly/e8POgXK

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Another incredible speaker joins the #hdpalooza lineup! We're thrilled to welcome Dora Anne Mills of MaineHealth to Washington, D.C., this September. Don't miss the opportunity to learn from leaders shaping the future of health. Learn more & register: buff.ly/rkcwwvJ

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

At a certain point, conversations around health care spending in the U.S. all start to sound like “blah blah blah”. Watch this week’s Pain Points episode to learn why this isn’t good for health outcomes. buff.ly/azVBSWi

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Another exciting addition to the #hdpalooza lineup! We're thrilled to welcome Frank Caporusso of Blue Shield of California to join leaders from across healthcare, technology, research, and policy this September in Washington, D.C. Learn more: buff.ly/lomYdmr

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Big news! We're thrilled to welcome Stephanie Carlton from CMS to Health Datapalooza this September. Federal leaders play a critical role in shaping the future of health data, and we're excited to bring that perspective to the Datapalooza community. Learn more and register: buff.ly/lomYdmr

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

"Once again it feels like we are fighting to keep independent quality science going." - @aaronecarroll.bsky.social AcademyHealth is committed to ensuring evidence continues to inform health policy and practice. Support our mission today: buff.ly/ITqTKAQ

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

AHRQ grant cancellations and proposed federal grantmaking changes continue to raise questions about the future of the U.S. research enterprise. Read the latest Situation Report for updates on research funding, health policy, AI, and care delivery. buff.ly/1MFPj2T

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Behind every dataset is a patient story. We're excited to welcome Sue Sheridan to #hdpalooza. Sue's expertise in patient safety and patient engagement will bring critical perspectives to our conversations on the future of health data. buff.ly/fqZVGFm

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Health data has the power to improve care, but only if it works for communities of all sizes. We're excited to welcome Carrie Cochran-McClain to #hdpalooza, where leaders across health care, research, policy, and technology will explore the future of health data. buff.ly/fqZVGFm

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Health data powers innovation, but it also raises important questions. At #hdpalooza, the plenary "Whose Data? Whose Risk?" will explore what responsible data use looks like in an increasingly connected health system. Learn more and register: buff.ly/fqZVGFm

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The latest Work Interrupted: Voices from the Field reflection comes from @karenyao.bsky.social, reflecting on job loss, identity, and rebuilding after a reduction in force. As science continues to face disruption, we can't forget the people behind the numbers. buff.ly/JpwIRx1

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

The best part of Datapalooza? The people. Federal leaders, health systems, researchers, nonprofits, and foundations all in the same room tackling health data challenges together. Don’t miss out: buff.ly/jCSBUsA

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

High prices + administrative overhead + chronic disease = too much pressure for any health care system, even in a wealthy nation like the U.S. Aaron untangles this web in the newest Pain Points episode: buff.ly/AZlgswe

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Great ideas don't always translate into real-world impact. Why Good Health Data Products Fail explores how implementation science can help bridge that gap. Register for #hdpalooza by Friday to receive exclusive access. buff.ly/jCSBUsA

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Last call! Share your story of real‑world change, from care to policy, and be featured at the 2026 D&I Conference. Submit by July 16: buff.ly/IdX6zJH

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

The wait is over! Registration is now open for AcademyHealth’s Health Policy Orientation in Washington, DC, October 26 - 28. Get the tools you need to navigate today’s health policy landscape. Spots are limited. buff.ly/CIiiMm7

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

The latest Situation Report covers a proposed federal research funding rule, Medicare Advantage prior authorization reform, health workforce challenges tied to immigration policy, and the return of Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. buff.ly/nZFZOBI

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

How should scientific evidence be reviewed, communicated, and used in policymaking? This week’s Situation Report looks at proposed changes to the CDC and ACIP, 340B reform, health workforce challenges, and the growing role of scientific oversight in shaping health policy. buff.ly/XzR7tw5

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

This week’s Pain Points episode is all about the way we talk about wait times, and how this can influence politics, health care policy, and health outcomes. Watch: buff.ly/LK0Pwir

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

In our next reflection for Work Interrupted: Voices from the Field, @drdebhoury.bsky.social reflects on leadership, identity, and purpose when work is disrupted. A powerful look at what endures beyond a title. buff.ly/YjI2GYd

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Have a story on real‑world impact? The D&I Conference is featuring Stories of Impact in a plenary session and selected presenters receive coaching and free registration. Submit by July 16: buff.ly/IdX6zJH

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

We are excited to announce that @kdpsingh.bsky.social is speaking at #hdpalooza 2026, happening September 24 - 25 in Washington, DC! Join the conversation on data, policy, innovation, and real‑world impact. buff.ly/F41CTpd

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

There’s still time to submit. Be part of the 2026 D&I Conference and share your work on improving how evidence is applied in practice. buff.ly/a5shZ7U

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This Situation Report looks at new federal proposals on drug pricing, ACA coverage, and research funding, alongside shifts in vaccine policy and behavioral health funding. Together, these developments raise key questions about affordability, access, and the future of evidence. buff.ly/BKQykYz

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

We are excited to announce that Roy Rosin is speaking at #hdpalooza 2026, happening September 24 - 25 in Washington, DC! Join the conversation on data, policy, innovation, and real‑world impact. buff.ly/F41CTpd

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

If you've ever listened to a political debate, you've probably heard wait times used as a kind of rhetorical weapon. Find out why this is effective, yet oversimplified, in this week’s Pain Points episode: buff.ly/LK0Pwir

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Applications are open for the Casey Quinlan Patient Scholarship for #hdpalooza 2026 — bringing patient voices into health data and policy. Learn more and apply by July 7: buff.ly/1cQE5TR

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Scheduling your medical needs in advance isn’t always an option. This week’s Pain Points episode is all about the policies that determine how long we have to wait to see a provider. Watch now buff.ly/Q8XtwRI

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

The latest Situation Report looks at rising health care costs, hospital pushback on Medicare payment changes, new projections on cost trends, ACA enrollment protections, and launch of Work Interrupted, a new series on workforce and funding disruptions. buff.ly/lLogsn9

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