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...

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...

Submissions for @academyhealth.bsky.social's #ARM26 are open! We’re introducing new presentation formats to showcase the ways evidence drives better health & health care. Bring your bold ideas. Let’s move research into action: academyhealth.org/page/2026-ar...

I’m looking forward to speaking later today at #APHA2025 on “Defending Science As a Higher National Value: A National Imperative.” I’ll be discussing how we can move from defending science to rebuilding sustainable public trust in it. apha.confex.com/apha/2025/me...

Busy week this week! I spoke with several outlets this week about the USPSTF meeting cancellation and why protecting evidence-based policymaking matters now more than ever. Read @AcademyHealth.bsky.social's Situation Report for more: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-10...

Shutdown continues, state push public health rollbacks, and new “public health updates” fill the gap. @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s Situation Report breaks it down: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-10...

Last day to sign up! If you want to get better at cutting through misinformation and building trust, check out our Communicating to Build Trust course. Great lineup of experts in health services research and communication. Don’t miss it: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

This week’s @AcademyHealth.bsky.social Situation Report looks at what happens what policy stalls: ACA subsidies in limbo, Medicaid work rules without guidance, and WIC funding on the brink as the shutdown continues. Read the full update: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-10...

Today’s the last day to get early registration rates for @AcademyHealth’s #DIScience25 conference. We’ve got an awesome lineup, including @johngreen.bsky.social, Victor Strecher, hands-on workshops, and a plenary session exploring D&I benefits. Don’t miss it: bit.ly/3Lcgpi9

This week’s Situation Report covers Senate scrutiny of Medicaid eligibility systems, major CDC and SAMHSA cuts, threats to national health data infrastructure, & rising uninsured rates among children. All signs of how fragile our evidence systems have become. academyhealth.org/blog/2025-10...

Evidence only matters if people trust it. That’s one reason why I think health research needs to focus more on real-world impact — and on how we communicate what we find. More in my convo with Dan Gorenstein in @tradeoffs.org: tradeoffs.org/2025/10/09/f...

This week’s AcademyHealth.bsky.social Situation Report looks at mass federal layoffs and new vaccine policy moves that could deepen confusion and mistrust. Rebuilding confidence in science starts with evidence. Full update: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-10...

Health misinformation continues to be a driving force of devastating consequences for vulnerable populations. This is exactly what I’ll be discussing at HLTH USA in Las Vegas this month on the panel “The Next Infodemic.” Will I see you there? hlth.com/events/usa/a...

Researchers: want to move evidence into action? I’m faculty for @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s “Communicating to Build Trust” course—focused on helping researchers become trusted voices for research & evidence. Join by 10/17! academyhealth.org/events/commu...

I’ll be teaching in @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s “Communicating to Build Trust” course Oct 30–Nov 20! Join me to learn how to share research with impact, earn trust, & build confidence in public communication. Register by 10/17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

Excited to share that my friend @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social will keynote #DIScience25 with "The Unbearable Cost of Delayed Implementation: A Case Study in TB." His work continues to inspire meaningful conversations about public health. Explore the agenda: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...

I’m excited to serve as faculty for @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s Communicating to Build Trust course! Join me Oct 30–Nov 20 to learn strategies to share your research with the audiences who need it most. Register by Oct 17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

Your work deserves to be heard. I’m honored to be faculty for @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s Communicating to Build Trust course Oct 30–Nov 20. Learn to connect research to policymakers, funders, & the public. Enroll by 10/17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

Want to become a stronger voice for facts and evidence? Join me & others for Communicating to Build Trust, @academyhealth.bsky.social’s new course for researchers ready to take on misinformation, sharpen their messaging, & make impact. Only 40 spots. Deadline 10/17 academyhealth.org/events/commu...

I’m faculty for @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s Communicating to Build Trust course! It’s all about helping researchers build credibility + translate evidence into clear, trusted messages. 4 weeks of live classes, toolkits & expert feedback. Enroll by 10/17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

I’m faculty for @AcademyHealth’.bsky.social's Communicating to Build Trust course Oct 30–Nov 20! Learn how to build confidence, earn trust, & amplify your research with the audiences who matter most. Register by 10/17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

Historic staff losses, disappearing CDC webpages, and the shutdown of Medicare telehealth and hospital-at-home programs. Disruptions like these affect care, access, and research. Read more in @academyhealth.bsky.social’s Situation Report: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-10...

Want a front-row seat to how federal health policy is made? Join seasoned insiders this October to explore policy windows, agency roles, and real strategies to move evidence into action. Learn more: academyhealth.org/events/2025-... @academyhealth.bsky.social

There’s been a lot of talk about a possible link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. Dr. @aaronecarroll.bsky.social looks at the evidence in this Healthcare Triage episode and explains what we actually know. Watch here: buff.ly/Ok688u3

Evidence saves lives. That’s why research funding matters. This week's @academyhealth.bsky.social Situation Report highlights the GAO’s investigation into whether AHRQ grants were illegally impounded. Read more: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

CDC leaders say they were pressured to support vaccine policy without evidence. ACA subsidies could be disrupted if the government shuts down. And CMS just launched a $50B rural health initiative as Medicaid cuts loom. Read this week’s Situation Report: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

Don’t miss my session at the Health Podcast Summit on October 1. It’s virtual, and it’s FREE! Join me at the first summit dedicated to evidence-based health podcasting: healthpodcastsummit.com @missionbasedmedia @academyhealth.bsky.social

This week’s Situation Report looks at how political oversight is reshaping research funding, how Medicaid cuts are hitting rural care, and why the FDA might stop using expert panels. These are big shifts with real impact. Stay informed & share: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

Politics and policymaking aren’t just background noise. They shape every health decision. At the 2025 @academyhealth.bsky.social Health Policy Orientation, we offer a crash course on health policymaking and how you can make an impact. Register here: academyhealth.org/events/2025-...

This week’s @academyhealth.bsky.social Situation Report covers RFK’s child health strategy, Medicaid changes, vaccine oversight challenges, & delays in federal health data efforts. Important context for those working in health policy & research. Read the update: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

RFK Jr.’s Senate testimony sparked questions on vaccine policy. States are breaking from CDC guidance, & CMS is investigating Medicaid spending on immigrant care. These shifts matter for public health & evidence-based policy. Read this week’s Situation Report: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

Our health care system needs fixing, but burning it down isn’t the answer. We should build on what works: research, prevention, regulation & education that save lives every day. My guest essay in @nytopinion: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...

Innovation & impact’s greatest accelerant is trust. And TRUST begins with the power of connections, empathy and action. That’s where #pinksocks comes in. #HDPalooza @academyhealth.bsky.social @pinksocks.bsky.social pinksocks.life

In 1960, most children with acute leukemia didn’t survive. Today, most are cured. That progress didn’t happen by accident it came from science, research & strong health institutions. My @nytopinion piece: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...

“Americans are frustrated with health care, and rightly so. It’s expensive, confusing and often unfair. I’ve written about its flaws for years. But as calls grow to burn it all down, we risk losing the very parts that are working,” Aaron Carroll writes.

At this week’s Senate hearing, some argued America is “the sickest country in the world.” In my @nytopinion essay, I show why that misses the real progress we’ve made and what we risk losing if we dismantle our health institutions. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...

Data pulled, then restored by court order. AHRQ on the chopping block. HHS staff demanding change at the top. This week’s Situation Report tracks how political decisions are directly affecting science, health, and research. Read more: buff.ly/qY0qoTO

Big win for science and transparency: HHS will restore critical public health webpages removed earlier this year — covering LGBTQ health, HIV, vaccines, reproductive health & more. Proud of @academyhealth.bsky.social and our members for sharing their stories: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

Leadership turnover at CDC. An NIH program supporting underrepresented researchers shut down. Funding restored unevenly across states. This week’s Situation Report highlights what these changes mean for science, equity, and public health. Read more: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08...

AHRQ-supported research saves lives & reduces health care costs. The ongoing pause in grantmaking puts the future of evidence-based care at risk. At @academyhealth.bsky.social, we're standing with our partners to protect the science that drives better care: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08...

Public trust in science is fragile. That’s why I’m proud to support @academyhealth.bsky.social's new course, Communicating to Build Trust. It equips researchers with tools to engage effectively and build credibility. Registration is open: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

Our latest Situation Report covers major developments: -A Supreme Court ruling that could cancel $780M in NIH grants -DOJ subpoenas aimed at hospitals providing gender-affirming care -A powerful letter from HHS staff calling for action to combat misinformation and protect the public health workforce

My latest Healthcare Triage video is out now! Adapted from a blog originally by @academyhealth.bsky.social's @elizlcope.bsky.social and colleagues at @familyvoices.bsky.social , this video is all about a newly proposed real-world data platform for autism. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VgZ...

Innovation in health care only works if it’s grounded in meaningful evidence—but what does that really mean for patients, providers, payors, and policymakers? We’re tackling this in the Opening Plenary at #hdpalooza which starts NEXT WEEK. Explore the full agenda: academyhealth.org/page/2025-hd...

NIH is reviewing every planned research project. MAHA is stalled in Congress & court. The AAP is breaking from federal vaccine policy. The latest @academyhealth.bsky.social Situation Report captures the ripple effects these changes have on science, funding, & trust: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08...

Registration is now open for the 2025 Health Policy Orientation. You’ll gain a foundational understanding of health policymaking and walk away with practical tools to navigate the process and advance your goals. I’ll be there and hope you will be too: academyhealth.org/events/2025-...

The latest @academyhealth.bsky.social Situation Report covers a lot. The Senate blocked major public health funding cuts, states sue over gender-affirming care bans, vaccine policy changes cause concerns, and a historic $2.5B investment in women’s health. Read more: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08...

"One of the scientific community’s greatest contributing missteps was the very phrase meant to help." The latest from @aaronecarroll.bsky.social of @academyhealth.bsky.social:

Too often, science is presented as if it offers one clear answer. But evidence rarely speaks in absolutes. In my latest piece, I explore how we can communicate science more effectively by being honest, humble, and respectful of complexity. Trust in science depends on it: wapo.st/4orhd4Y

This has been on my mind for some time... wapo.st/4orhd4Y