Tylenol is one of the most common medicines used during pregnancy. But what does the science say about its safety? In this Healthcare Triage episode, Dr. @aaronecarroll.bsky.social reviews the evidence to help separate fact from fiction. Watch here: buff.ly/xPWTIba

Are you a patient advocate eager to bring your perspective to health research? Apply for a Patient Scholarship to attend the Annual Science of Dissemination & Implementation Conference in the DC area this December. Applications due TODAY at 5pm: buff.ly/0DE9Juq

Ready to shape the future of health policy? Join AcademyHealth’s Board of Directors as a student representative! Gain insights, connections, and make a difference in the field. Nomination deadline: Sept 26, 5:00p.m. ET. Learn more: buff.ly/9MMrxCb

NEW: Our latest Situation Report covers CDC testimony on political interference, the risk of ACA subsidies lapsing, and a new $50B rural health initiative. Also in this issue: organ transplant oversight and looming vaccine schedule changes. Read more:

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

Want to reduce inequities in reproductive health research? This webinar explores strategies, best practices, and common pitfalls in applying equity-focused methods. Supported by @commonwealthfund.org

Calling all student leaders! Be the voice of change on AcademyHealth’s Board of Directors. Nominate yourself or a peer for the student representative position and shape the future of health policy! Learn more: buff.ly/9MMrxCb

NEW: Our latest Situation Report covers political oversight in federal grants, rural hospital closures from Medicaid cuts, FDA advisory panel changes, and California’s $23B research proposal. Read more: buff.ly/l0b62I8

In a new webinar supported by @commonwealthfund.org speakers will share practical approaches to addressing race and racism in reproductive health research, drawing on new family planning guidance. Gain tools to make your work more inclusive and responsible:

Elevate your student journey in health policy! Nominate yourself or a peer for the AcademyHealth Board of Directors and amplify your impact. Gain insights, network with leaders, and drive change! Nomination deadline: Sept 26, 5:00p.m. ET. Details here: buff.ly/9MMrxCb

AcademyHealth members! Join our exclusive town hall Sept 18, 12-1pm ET. Hear from @aaronecarroll.bsky.social on key policy & funding challenges in health research. Register here: buff.ly/x1ZvwZb

I coauthored a new @academyhealth.bsky.social lth.bsky.social‬ blog on how systemic racism and policy shape abortion experiences for different communities. https://academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08/researching-abortion-after-dobbs-centering-communities-amid-policy-privacy-and-equity-challenges

Are you a student passionate about health policy? Join the Board of Directors as a student representative, make a difference, and network with industry experts. Nomination deadline: Sept 26, 5:00p.m. ET. Learn how:

Register for @academyhealth.bsky.social's webinar on 9/25. From Theory to Practice - Addressing Race and Racism in Quantitative Reproductive Health Research academyhealth.org/events/webin...

Strengthen your approach to reproductive health services research. This webinar highlights guidance and practical tools for applying racial equity in quantitative studies. Supported by @commonwealthfund.org

NEW: This edition of our Situation Report includes updates on RFK’s child health plan, Medicaid changes, vaccine panel shifts, and delayed CDC and CMS initiatives. Stay informed: buff.ly/4ovzv8g

Elevate your career in health policy with AcademyHealth’s Board of Directors! As a student representative, gain invaluable insights, mentorship, and connections for your professional journey. Nomination deadline: Sept 26, 5:00p.m. ET. Learn more:

How can reproductive health research better address race and racism? Join our upcoming webinar supported by @commonwealthfund.org to learn strategies for integrating equity into quantitative methods, with insights from real-world case studies. buff.ly/uZOgR4Y

Evolving restrictions and funding cuts for abortion, contraception, and gender-affirming care call for collaboration with marginalized communities for effective research. Learn about successful partnerships in our latest blog. buff.ly/PwdHKAc

NEW: Our latest Situation Report covers RFK Jr.’s Senate testimony, U.S. states breaking from CDC vaccine guidance, and CMS investigations into Medicaid spending on immigrant care. Stay informed and read more: buff.ly/jxQ7UUm

New AcademyHealth blog: Abortion bans impact more than abortion—they influence contraception and reproductive autonomy. Read more on our new blog by @commonwealthfund.org supported Senior Scholar Maria Rodriguez and @Guttmacher.org Megan Kavanaugh: buff.ly/4P2d3Z3

"They said, 'We're not even going to fight this.'" -- Aaron Carroll, MD, MS, president & CEO of @academyhealth.bsky.social, discussing the Trump administration's agreement to settle a lawsuit & restore CDC, FDA, & NIH websites that were removed earlier this year. www.medpagetoday.com/washington-w...

Three years post-Dobbs, U.S. abortion numbers have risen despite increasing restrictions, but many people are unable to access care. Explore how the care landscape is adapting and the importance of centering communities in our latest blog. buff.ly/PwdHKAc

Our legal win requires HHS to restore access to public health data. Our team will make sure "everything goes back up, and the data aren't changed from what we know to be true, with all the cells and datapoints that are supposed to be there." Read more in @medpagetoday.com: buff.ly/6pHSEIl

A people-first approach to health care starts at the local level. This episode of Deep Dives with ISPU explores how connecting hospitals, nonprofits, and community partners can support whole-person care, and how local research can shape national policy. Watch the episode here: buff.ly/cG3KvGq

Deadline approaching! Apply for a unique opportunity to receive training and hands-on experience communicating your research to policymakers to make an impact in local communities. Applications are due September 9: buff.ly/3kI3N95

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

🔥Heard at #HDPalooza on #AI: “I can’t imagine another investment class where so many checks have been written with so little strategy!” ~ Jennifer Goldsack, CEO of Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) @academyhealth.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social #digitalhealth #healthpolicy #healthdata

🎯“Lean into hard; and look for the opportunities!” Only at #hdpalooza do you see the perfect intersection of public, private, policy AND PATIENT. How are YOU bringing in the patient perspective into your key strategic priorities? @academyhealth.bsky.social #healthpolicy #healthdata #AI #pinksocks

"What are the trust milestones that get us to the change you want to see?" panelist Danielle Yang asks. Trust needs to be built into the infrasture, he says. "Which is why accountability and reliability need to be included in each step," Grace Cordovano responds during the #hdpalooza plenary

We don't have a culture of safety as it relates to technology -- especially when it comes to AI - Lisa Bari says at #hdpalooza

Grace Cordovano at #hdpalooza highlights the need for patient-led AI patient sandboxes driving the development and testing & the need to involve the end users in the development of this technology

"Our data is being used so I want to be cut in" -Lisa Bari from Innovaccer said at #hdpalooza during the afternoon plenary on designing digital health & bridging the trust gap

How are we building trust between patients and providers when AI is used? We have a consumer technology that's finding its way into a commercial enterprise -- Daniel Yang from Kaiser Permanente during the afternoon plenary at #hdpalooza

Real dialogue with real pathways forward. Great panel at #hdpalooza on critical strategies, challenges, and insights driving safe, effective AI implementation across health care environments @academyhealth.bsky.social

“Innovation Unfiltered” There’s still no one place like #HDPalooza - where you have the most meaningful intersection of public, private and policy in healthcare. Connect. Collaborate. Create. @academyhealth.bsky.social #pinksocks

“In times of change, learners inherit the earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” ~Eric Hoffer I'm heading into #HDPalooza in Washington DC with a learner's mindset. #MedSky #HealthPolicy @academyhealth.bsky.social

How do we build the trust gap in digital health and AI? Join the #hdpalooza plenary “Real World Challenges and Solutions to Implementation and Evidence Generation” at 1 pm to learn strategies for building safety, effectiveness & fairness into innovation. Learn more: buff.ly/nTsYekS

Don’t miss #hdpalooza Pitch Tents! Stop by Meridian D&E on Sept. 5 from 12:15-1 PM for lightning talks on key work and ideas in health data.

Meet and network with organizations working across the health data and health policy spectrum. Visit the display table forum at #hdpalooza on Friday, Sept 5 at the Concourse Level Atrium

New on our blog shares how systemic racism and policy shape abortion experiences for different communities. Read more about patient preferences and the need for personalized care. buff.ly/PwdHKAc

What is your “wedge use case” and gets you to earn your way to possibly even be a platform? ✅Change management ✅Organizational design ✅Creating trust ~Lynne Chou O’Keefe Founder and managing partner of Define Ventures #HDPalooza #healthdata #healthpolicy @academyhealth.bsky.social

"It's not just the technology -- the human element and how humans interact with the technology is also important." [email protected] said while moderating the #hdpalooza

"There's more to understand about patients outside of claims and EHR data" - Jen Horonjeff founder of Savvy Cooperative said at #hdpalooza on the importance of considering the full patient experience rather than just going off the data

Panelists at the opening plenary highlight the changing role of AI in health care, patient trust and privacy, and improving care delivery #hdpalooza

“This opportunity is both great and challenging. Health Datapalooza has ALWAYS existed in the intersection of innovation and accountability!” 💯 ~ @aaronecarroll.bsky.social @academyhealth.bsky.social at #HDPalooza

Happening NOW at #hdpalooza hearing from experts across industries on what constitutes meaningful evidence in health care innovation

Patient Partners engaged with Health Data, Policy and Implementation. Transparency, Relevance, Acceptability and Accountability matter. @academyhealth.bsky.social #hdpalooza #HdP25

Thank you @academyhealth.bsky.social #hdpalooza for including Patients in efforts far and wide! @healthhats.bsky.social @undiagnosed2.bsky.social

The opening plenary at #hdpalooza starts NOW with @aaronecarroll.bsky.social's opening remarks in the Atrium Hall