DEADLINE APPROACHING! Applications to be a mentor for AcademyHealth’s two-year Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program are due February 13. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! buff.ly/iAHeK4G

The latest Situation Report marks one year of updates on federal activity shaping health services research and highlights our upcoming move to Substack for broader access and enhanced content. Read more: buff.ly/G8YAtIW Subscribe: buff.ly/JeEMVjl

I appreciated the chance to write this short piece for @academyhealth.bsky.social on communicating about health policy in a manner that can go beyond narrowly academic audiences to inform debates and improve health care access. academyhealth.org/blog/2026-02...

Our latest blog recaps our President and CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social discussing rising costs, delivery system challenges, and the limits of insurance‑only debates on the SCALE Community podcast.

We’re marking the one-year anniversary of our Situation Report with an exciting update: the Situation Report is now on Substack. Subscribe to get timely policy updates shaping health research delivered straight to your inbox: buff.ly/JeEMVjl

AcademyHealth member @mirandayaver.bsky.social shares strategies for turning health insurance claim denials research into real‑world policy impact in this new blog: buff.ly/83cc1OA

AcademyHealth CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social joined the @familiesusa.bsky.social Health Action Conference for a plenary on protecting public health amid federal challenges to science and health infrastructure. Grateful for the partnership and the important dialogue on the future of public health.

One week from today!

Registration is open for #ARM26! Join us in Seattle from May 30-June 2 for the year’s biggest gathering in health services research. buff.ly/nNd7qza

Last call! Applications for our Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program close February 13. If you are an embedded researcher working in osteoporosis, asthma, thyroid eye disease, or IgG4-related diseases, this is the program for you! buff.ly/AkyaRnL

New Situation Report: HHS funding, new telehealth and hospital‑at‑home extensions, congressional scrutiny of NIH reforms, evidence on prior authorization burdens, and new research linking proposed loan caps to future nursing shortages.

Interested in the study of health equity issues? Apply for the Health Equity Scholars Program! This scholarship will provide 10 scholars, plus 1 nursing scholar, complimentary travel and registration for #ARM26 in Seattle. Apply today: buff.ly/C2bzXTg

Despite the mental health crisis youth face in the US, little is known about how a child’s provider type & insurance status impacts care. Learn more from our partners at UNC Chapel Hill Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center:

New Situation Report: TrumpRx legal questions & drug affordability, major CDC data gaps, state-level vaccine policy changes, Medicaid eligibility changes and more: buff.ly/nAdBM5u

The Medicaid Data Learning Network (MDLN) developed the #TAFChecklist to assist researchers conduct and report studies using TAF data. This new AcademyHealth blog breaks down how the checklist came together, its utility, and how you can apply it in your research and review.

H.R. 1’s Medicaid changes mean more denials, more terminations, and major new administrative costs. Former Policy Fellow, Valerie Ernat, J.D., explains why exclusion is more expensive than care.

Join us tomorrow from 2 - 3pm ET for our first AcademyHealth town hall of the year with President and CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social and Director of Advocacy @josh-caplan.bsky.social. Members won’t want to miss this conversation. buff.ly/j1Urjbw

Apply for the #ARM26 Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarship, designed to encourage professional and educational development in health services research and policy among student members:

Our partners at the UNC Chapel Hill Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center published new findings on child mental health treatments based on provider types and insurance status. Learn more about how these characteristics impact care:

Evidence shows that pregnant and postpartum patients benefit significantly from doula support. Learn about how medical providers can work with doulas and if doulas are covered in your state in AcademyHealth’s new one-pager:

New AcademyHealth Situation Report: What a partial shutdown could mean, why health care job growth is slow, how NIH advisory council vacancies are affecting research, and what new Health AI tools mean for the field. buff.ly/vI0cseX

The #ARM26 Awards are now open! Nominate yourself or a colleague making an impact on health services research or health policy. Five awards, complimentary ARM registration & one night of lodging for recipients. Learn more and nominate by Feb 16 at 5pm ET:

Complete materials are now available from our recent workshop at @academyhealth.bsky.social's #DIScience25 conference: "Dissemination and Implementation in Embedded Pragmatic Trials: Science-Powered Strategies to Sustain and Spread Effective Interventions." ➡️ duke.is/pctnews20260...

Apply now! @academyhealth.bsky.social is accepting applications for fellows and mentors for their Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program. The program trains early- to mid-career researchers to apply implementation science in their research and practice. academyhealth.org/about/progra...

The Health Equity Scholars Program will offer one additional scholarship for Policy and Politics in Nursing to attend #ARM26 in Seattle. This scholarship is for doctorate and post-doc nurses. Apply by March 2: buff.ly/g67gtI5

Thinking about applying to the Applied Implementation Science Fellowship? Learn what it takes to apply, who’s eligible, and what to expect in AcademyHealth’s informational webinar. Register now:

Great to see AcademyHealth member Dr. @mirandayaver.bsky.social featured in CBS News on how insurance practices affect health care coverage and access. Our members continue to bring essential evidence to public conversation. Watch the segment: buff.ly/QjYEUTJ

New professional development opportunity from AcademyHealth: Apply to be a mentor for the Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program. Mentors receive $25K per year for two years. Apply by February 13. buff.ly/iAHeK4G

AcademyHealth CEO aaronecarroll.bsky.social and Advocacy Director josh-caplan.bsky.social brought health services research issues to the Hill this week. In our Situation Report, we cover this, FY26 HHS funding, PRAMS, a health care plan, Medicare Advantage, and vaccine advisory. buff.ly/E3sEgbO

Policy change is accelerating across the health sector, and leaders need new tools to keep pace. Adaptive Leadership and High Impact Leadership offer practical ways to guide teams through uncertainty. Read more: buff.ly/Xx6zFMz

As AcademyHealth CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social said on Analyzing Healthcare, “If there was an easy solution by which we could reduce health care spending and yet improve access and quality at the same time, we would all do it.” Hear more on the SCALE Community podcast: www.scale-community.com

Happening NOW: Our President & CEO Linda Goler Blount with @academyhealth.bsky.social @apha.org @familiesusa.bsky.social. At a moment when federal attacks on health have escalated & our core public health infrastructure is under attack, the risk is not abstract. So what comes next? #HAC2026

Attention students! AcademyHealth is now accepting applications for the Alice S. Hersh Student Scholarship to provide registration support to student members for #ARM26 May 30-June 2 in Seattle. Apply by March 2: buff.ly/fsRQ6Ob

As our CEO, Dr. @aaronecarroll.bsky.social, and one of our members, Dr. @mirandayaver.bsky.social, noted in @medpagetoday.com, the USPSTF slowdown has real implications for access to preventive care. We will continue to emphasize why nonpartisan evidence matters for patients and policymakers.

AcademyHealth members are invited to the first town hall of the year, featuring timely updates on Medicaid, federal funding, and advocacy strategies. Join us from February 3, 2:00-3:00 pm ET.

AcademyHealth CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social will be at the Health Action Conference 2026 hosted by @familiesusa.bsky.social on the Protecting Our Public Health panel. Learn more: familiesusa.org/our-work/hea...

"HSR takes place in the real world" [email protected] during @researchamerica.bsky.social's Congressional Briefing on improving care using HSR. "It takes place in communities, hospitals, and doctor's offices."

The Congressional Briefing "Health Services Research 101: Improving Health Outcomes by Improving Health Care Delivery," hosted by @researchamerica.bsky.social is happening now. Our CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social will be speaking on a panel of experts on improving care delivery

Interested in the Applied Implementation Science Fellowship? Join AcademyHealth’s informational webinar to learn about eligibility, program structure, and how to prepare a strong application.

Can doula care lead to better birth outcomes? Are doulas available in your state? Answers to these questions and more are available in AcademyHealth’s new one-pager: academyhealth.org/publications...

Our CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social will be part of Research!America’s panel on improving health outcomes through better care delivery and the critical role of HSR. Register here: buff.ly/nJ0P4kn

Applications are now open for the AcademyHealth Health Equity Scholars Program which provides 10 scholars complimentary travel and registration for #ARM26 in Seattle, WA. Apply by March 2: ow.ly/BG1y50UH45K

Calling all osteoporosis, asthma, thyroid eye disease, or IgG4-related disease experts! Apply to be a mentor for AcademyHealth’s Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program by February 13. buff.ly/iAHeK4G

In the latest AcademyHealth Situation Report, we cover topics from science funding wins to shifts in preventive care guidance. These updates provide critical context for health services researchers navigating a rapidly changing landscape: academyhealth.org/blog/2026-01...

Seeking nominations for Impact in Health Policy, Distinguished Career, Emerging Leader, Publication-of-the-Year, Outstanding Dissertation, and Mosaic Awards.

In 2026, we are collaborating with the Humana Foundation to launch a capacity-building program to empower researchers with vital communication tools to counter rising mistrust in science and translate academic insights into actionable health policies. Read more: buff.ly/Js3nSaB

Proud to see Miranda Yaver—an @AcademyHealth.bsky.social member and Research Champion—on CBS News explaining how insurance denials function as “rationing by inconvenience.” This is a great example of health services researcher turning evidence into real-world impact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRPO...

Register now for a cross-cutting conversation on mental health, documentation burden, fatigue, and burnout across the health care workforce on Jan 20 at 1 PM ET: is.gd/ogk1qw #EvidenceBased #Wellbeing

Learn more from @aaronecarroll.bsky.social on why rising premiums, shrinking coverage, and public frustration are driven less by insurance design and more by pricing, delivery models, and political reluctance to confront trade-offs. Listen here: www.scale-community.com/podcast/what...

Humana Foundation and our organization is partnering to enhance research communication skills for real-world impact! This program brings together a cohort from 5 universities to strengthen the link between research & policy for healthier communities. Learn more: buff.ly/Js3nSaB