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The professional home for health services researchers, policy analysts, and practitioners, and a leading, non-partisan resource for the best in HSR.
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
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
We’re launching Work Interrupted: Voices from the Field, a new series on job loss, disruption, and identity in public health. We begin with Elizabeth Cope’s “An Open Letter to the RIF’d.” A space for grief, reflection, and rebuilding. buff.ly/n539jRb
In this Situation Report, we examine federal policy changes affecting research funding, the workforce, and Medicaid. From threats to AHRQ and PCORI to broader system impacts, the stakes for evidence-based care are high. Read more: buff.ly/zx1Esxr
"We do not have shared reality. We're not seeing the same things." @brindabee.bsky.social at #ARM26 on the role algorithms and information ecosystems play in shaping what people believe and who they trust.