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The VA’s proposed abortion ban would eliminate key protections for veterans and their families, ignoring decades of research and evidence-based policy. Read our latest blog, “That Wasn’t Very MAHA of You,” to learn why science must lead health policy: buff.ly/3fOkXq3

#DIScience25 is happening next month near DC this December 14-17! Check out all the conference has to offer, including workshops and networking events, by exploring the online agenda: buff.ly/QhlpoGp

AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: 42-Day Government Shutdown Nears End, ACA Subsidies Uncertain | AcademyHealth

NEW: Our latest Situation Report covers the end of the record shutdown, renewed ACA and abortion policy debates, and new data on rising rural maternity unit closures.

As #GivingTuesday nears, support our work to strengthen evidence-based policymaking: buff.ly/3dSx4Xv

Your support matters. When you give to AcademyHealth, you invest in the science and leadership that make meaningful research and policy change possible. Help ensure health care decisions are grounded in evidence: www.academyhealth.org/donate

Game on! I’m leading #TeamAaron against @rasushrestha.bsky.social in the #GivingTuesday Challenge with @AcademyHealth.bsky.social. Every dollar defends data, evidence, and health research. Join me: www.academyhealth.org/AaronCarroll...

AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: 42-Day Government Shutdown Nears End, ACA Subsidies Uncertain | AcademyHealth Become a Member

NEW: Our latest Situation Report covers the end of the 42-day shutdown, uncertainty around ACA subsidies, NIH funding disputes, and a lawsuit targeting CDC’s vaccine advisory panel.

As #GivingTuesday nears, support our work to protect evidence-based policy. Read more:

AcademyHealth members, your voice matters! Join us Nov. 18, 1-2 PM ET for the 2025 Meeting of Members to learn about advocacy priorities, key issues, and ways to get more from your membership. Learn more and register: buff.ly/CW4byMG

Support the future of health research. This #GivingTuesday join Team @aaronecarroll.bsky.social or Team @rasushrestha.bsky.social help us reach 50 donors by week’s end: buff.ly/f92NG9Y

NEW: Our latest Situation Report covers the end of the 42-day shutdown, uncertainty around ACA subsidies, NIH funding disputes, and a lawsuit targeting CDC’s vaccine advisory panel.

As #GivingTuesday nears, support our work to protect evidence-based policy. Read more: buff.ly/Y770ImV

Honored that @Academyhealth.bsky.social has been selected by Research!America for the Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award, recognizing our leadership in protecting AHRQ and advancing health services research. academyhealth.org/blog/2025-11...

Help support these efforts! We just launched a #GivingTuesday campaign. You can make a donation today by texting AcademyHealth to 44-321.

We’re honored to stand among this year’s Research!America Advocacy Awardees. AcademyHealth is proud to champion #HSR advocacy that keeps evidence at the center of better health and health care. academyhealth.org/blog/2025-11...

Every child deserves support. Join our Nov. 17 webinar, 12-1 PM ET, to explore a new national research agenda for school-based mental health for kids with special health care needs. Learn what works and what’s missing. Register now: buff.ly/N5hd51D

Too often, rare disease patients go unheard. Join our webinar “Rare but Not Invisible” on November 19 from 3-4 PM to explore how bias, delayed diagnoses, and limited access impact historically marginalized communities. Learn more and register: buff.ly/hJtg4jk

Our work wouldn’t be possible without our partners and members. You can make a donation today by texting AcademyHealth to 44-321.

We’re honored to receive Research!America's Paul G. Rogers Distinguished Organization Advocacy Award, recognizing our leadership championing HSR and keeping the field informed through our Situation Reports. Thank you to our supporters: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-11...

Webinar: Rare but Not Invisible: Lifting Up Marginalized Voices in Rare Disease | AcademyHealth

Bias, delays, and limited access affect patients in rare disease. Join our webinar “Rare but Not Invisible on November 19th 3–4 PM ET to learn about inequities, gaps in care, and strategies to amplify marginalized voices in rare disease. Learn more and register:

Support the future of health research. This #GivingTuesday join Team @aaronecarroll.bsky.social or Team @rasushrestha.bsky.social help us reach 50 donors by week’s end:

2025 AcademyHealth Meeting of Members | AcademyHealth

AcademyHealth members, join us Nov. 18, 1-2 PM ET for the 2025 Meeting of Members. Hear from leadership on key issues, advocacy priorities, and ways to engage with peers and experts across the AcademyHealth community. Register here:

Championing evidence takes agility, independence, and bold vision. This #GivingTuesday, @academyhealth.bsky.social welcomes Colleen Marfione as our first Development Director—leading a new era at the organization: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-11...

Big news at AcademyHealth: we’re launching our #GivingTuesday campaign and welcoming Colleen Marfione as our first Development Director. Colleen will help expand our reach and our impact improving health and health care: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-11...

Webinar: Advancing School-Based Mental Health for Children with Health Needs | AcademyHealth

How can schools better support kids with special health care needs? Join our webinar Nov. 17, 12-1 PM ET to explore a new national research agenda and practical strategies for improving school-based mental health programs. Learn more:

Have a colleague who would strengthen the AcademyHealth Membership Committee? Nominate them by Nov. 11. We welcome members from all career stages, disciplines, and workplaces in health services research and policy. Nominate here: buff.ly/xy1pxjS

Proud of our team at @academyhealth.bsky.social for creating a new TAF Analysis Reporting Checklist, designed to help Medicaid researchers improve transparency and rigor. Learn more about the tool: academyhealth.org/publications...

The #ARM26 Call for Presentations is now open! View the theme topics here: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...

New @academyhealth.bsky.social Situation Report: AHRQ’s staffing cuts have frozen grants and stalled research. We’re advocating for action to protect evidence-informed health policy.

Check out the latest Situation Report for more: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-11...

2025-2026 AcademyHealth Membership Committee Call for Nominations Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

Deadline extended! AcademyHealth members now have until Nov. 11 to nominate peers for the Membership Committee. We welcome candidates from all career stages, disciplines, and workplaces who engage in health services research and policy. Nominate here: buff.ly/xy1pxjS

Using T-MSIS Analytic Files (TAF)? The TAF Analysis Reporting Checklist from our Medicaid Data Learning Network helps researchers ensure transparency, rigor, and reproducibility. It’s designed to guide clear reporting and support high-quality Medicaid research. Learn more: buff.ly/tUSt7qY

AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: AHRQ Crisis Spurs Attention as Federal Cuts Loom | AcademyHealth

Our latest Situation Report details AcademyHealth’s continued advocacy for AHRQ as staffing reductions pause new grants and delay research. Read more on how AHRQ’s operational challenges, partial SNAP benefits, and Medicaid and HIV funding changes affect health policy: buff.ly/JLnrHfk

The evidence-based recommendations translate into patient care and insurance coverage, and when the work of the task force is interfered with, it becomes less trustworthy and impacts the heath of Americans, @aaronecarroll.bsky.social told Inside Health Policy: buff.ly/Is6ihK4