Clinician fatigue from long work hours is a patient safety issue. Mixed results from duty-hour interventions show we need smarter solutions. Hear expert insights on Jan 20: is.gd/ogk1qw #PatientSafety #EvidenceBased

Happy Holidays from AcademyHealth! Read our year end reflection on our ongoing efforts to keep readers informed and advocate for health services researchers and evidence-based policy through 2025 and beyond: buff.ly/a4vOeQQ

New evidence shows mental health challenges among EMS clinicians & 911 telecommunicators with major gaps in support. Join us Jan 20 at 1 PM ET to discuss what leaders can do now. Register here: is.gd/ogk1qw #EMS #MentalHealth

Our team is back from the 18th Annual Science of D&I Conference in WA, D.C.! Highlights: Dr. Aaron Lyon- Redesigning clinical tools for usability. Jon Olson & Mahima J.- Streamlining BASIS training (3hrs ➡️ 1hr). Making science work for communities! #uwalacrity @nih.gov @academyhealth.bsky.social

Applications are open! AcademyHealth and Amgen are looking for mentors for a new Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program. Mentors will receive a $25K stipend per year for this two-year program. Apply by February 13: buff.ly/iAHeK4G

AcademyHealth CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social writes in the New York Times about the rescheduling of marijuana out of the most restrictive drug category. The essay highlights how we can learn and adapt in the face of complex policy challenges:

Read our final Situation Report of the year reflecting on our ongoing efforts to keep readers informed and advocate for health services researchers through 2025 and beyond: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-12...

Looking for an opportunity to gain experience in the field of implementation science? Apply for AcademyHealth’s Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program, supported by Amgen. Take your career to the next level. Apply by February 13: buff.ly/AkyaRnL

@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social mentioned speaking at #DIScience25 and his work educating people that TB is curable & preventable in his latest vlogbrothers video. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSnd...

Insightful read. Truly relevant as we head into a seemingly unresolvable crisis ahead. ✅Universal, Permanent Health Insurance Relief: Obamacare for Those Who Want It, Choice for Those Who Don’t (Thank you @mfcannon.bsky.social!) #medsky #healthpolicy @academyhealth.bsky.social

🇺🇸, we have some work to do. 💪🏽 Spectacular view of Washington DC as I land for the @academyhealth.bsky.social Board of Directors meeting. #DIScience25 @aaronecarroll.bsky.social

Every step of a grant application provides an opportunity for funders to reinforce inequities or dismantle them. In this Views from the Field article, the @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social, @academyhealth.bsky.social, and @rwjf.org offer tips to ensure equity is at the heart of grant applications.

Read about centering equity in grantmaking in new Grantmakers in Health article by @academyhealth.bsky.social, @debeaumontfndtn.bsky.social, and @rwjf.bsky.social staff buff.ly/Q6PU8zM

New projects from our partners at the UNC Chapel Hill Behavioral Health Workforce Research Center highlight emerging challenges facing the BH workforce, such as clinician supervision and retention, use of crisis services, and more. Learn more here: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-12...

Congratulations and good luck to the 40+ members of the UW @gohuskies.bsky.social community who are presenting at #DIScience25 this week 🎉🎉

Health care researchers are encouraged to submit their best work to be considered for the #NIHCM Policy Research Award (formerly the Research Award). View the eligibility requirements & apply today: bit.ly/3Mg5XJV @ashecon.bsky.social @academyhealth.bsky.social @sadiecollective.bsky.social

It was an honor to share a stage with some outstanding #qualitative researchers in #ImplementationScience at @academyhealth.bsky.social #DIScience25. I presented the process of creating a database of qualitative interview guides that utilized PRISM which is now available and free to use! 1/3

As @aaronecarroll.bsky.social mentioned during this opening #DIScience25 remarks, our new Applied Implementation Science Fellowship puts early career researchers inside health systems and communities. It’s one way we’re building the skills this field needs to thrive:

Congratulations to the 2nd Annual Lisa Simpson Best Poster winner, Hilmarie (Himy) Muniz-Talavera! Visit the poster now in Prince George's Exhibit Hall A. buff.ly/27jw7i3

"Talk to someone from a place of listening rather than lecturing," @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social says in response to @aaronecarroll.bsky.social's question about how to build trust. #DIScience25

Despite rise of misinformation, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social reminds #DIScience25 of scientific progress & advises scientists to stay hopeful AND improve their comms skills. We agree! Check out our self-paced course on the topic: academyhealth.org/events/2026-... Live version coming April 2026!

Cast your vote for the Best Poster Award during Poster Sessions A and B at the 18th Annual Conference on the Science of D&I. Voting open in the conference app—look for the poster voting icon. #DIScience25 buff.ly/QUysGOg

TB is still the most deadly infectious disease despite the fact that we've been able to cure it since the 1950s @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social notes. Which is an implementation problem, he tells #DIScience25 attendees.

AcademyHealth CEO @aaronecarroll.bsky.social announces #DIScience25 is the largest in the conference's 18 year history 👏🏻👏🏻

@johngreensbluesky.bsky.social starts now at #DIScience25 speaking on "The Unbearable Cost of Delayed Implementation: A Case Study in TB," demonstrating how implementation science informs real-world health action well beyond the ivory tower. buff.ly/2lHzAL5

#DIScience25 attendees can get the latest on the conference, registration, poster walks, and more in the Attendee Resource Center. See you this weekend:

New Situation Report covers the House GOP package excluding subsidy extensions, impeachment actions against HHS Secretary Kennedy, risks tied to new vaccine policies, expanded HSA eligibility, and more: buff.ly/IO6wZ7u

Don't miss Victor Strecher's timely keynote at #DIScience25 next week on "Why Purpose Matters More Than Ever in Translating Evidence to Impact." on Tuesday at 4pm ET. Learn how a sense of purpose can drive change in health and implementation science.

Engage with the latest in implementation science research at the D&I Conference poster walks on the 15th and 16th at #DIScience25. These guided sessions offer context, discussion, and a chance to connect with leading researchers. buff.ly/QUysGOg

This year was challenging. As we move into 2026, we’re committed to being a valuable resource and community for the field of health services research. You can support our work & help us advocate for evidence by making a donation here: academyhealth.org/donate.

Innovation in dissemination & implementation (D&I) science is transforming how evidence drives real-world change. Join us at the 18th Annual Science of D&I Conference this weekend to explore what’s working and what’s next: academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt... #DIScience25

I moderated a @theNAMedicine panel on "Improving How We Communicate in Health Policy." nam.edu/event/improv... @haroldpollack @haroldpollack.bsky.social @aaronecarroll @academyhealth.bsky.social @AcademyHealth @meganranney @meganranney.bsky.social @kmvnarayan14 @CatoHealth

Congressional clashes over ACA subsidies, a new 10-year Medicare model for digital chronic care, political conditions tied to a $50B rural health fund, and escalating concerns about FDA vaccine oversight. Read the latest Situation Report: buff.ly/XVzqnYe

NEW from AcademyHealth: Equity-centered grantmaking processes to ensure funders can effectively identify and support diverse applicants, while establishing trust and strong relationships.

Exciting news! Applications are now open for AcademyHealth’s Applied Implementation Science Fellowship Program, supported by Amgen. Selected fellows will receive hands-on training and professional opportunities throughout this two-year program. Apply by 2/13. buff.ly/AkyaRnL

See D&I science in action at the “Stories of Impact” plenary! Eight fast-paced talks share impactful gains in cancer screening, behavioral health, addiction, and more. Join us at #DIScience25: buff.ly/n9D9OTF

A major CDC advisory panel vote to narrow a decades-old hepatitis B vaccination policy, federal borrowing caps that may reshape the health research workforce, political influence in NIH grantmaking. academyhealth.org/blog/2025-12...

Federal policy changes will limit students’ ability to borrow for critical advanced degrees, such as nursing, public health, and social work, among others. Read more about what this means for the future of the health workforce: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-12...

In the latest Situation Report, we highlight ongoing policy changes regarding Medicaid work requirements, the future of the children’s vaccine schedule, and fewer grants being awarded from the NIH and NSF leading to less research: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-12...

Thank you to everyone who donated for #GivingTuesday. We were thrilled to have exceeded our fundraising goal! You can read more about AcademyHealth's efforts to defend science and evidence both in congress and in the media here: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-11...

From health equity to implementation strategies that scale, the D&I Conference brings together the leaders shaping the future of evidence-based care. Secure your spot today: buff.ly/fFBhqTN #DIScience25

There’s still time to make your #GivingTuesday gift! Support the future of evidence-based health care: www.academyhealth.org/givingtuesday

AcademyHealth's members generate evidence that informs policymaking and improves the quality and cost of health care for all. This work matters more than ever. Read more about our efforts to raise the visibility of the field this #GivingTuesday here: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-12...

Today’s the day! It’s #GivingTuesday, and @aaronecarroll.bsky.social and @rasushrestha.bsky.social are competing to rally evidence champions to support our work. Every gift helps build a smarter, fairer, more evidence-driven health system. Give now: www.academyhealth.org/givingtuesday

It’s Giving Tuesday! If you do health policy, health economics, or health services research, please consider making a donation to AcademyHealth, which is doing incredible work to try to save funding for our research. I just donated here: secure.givelively.org/donate/acade...

This is it — the final stretch of the AcademyHealth #GivingTuesday Challenge! Every gift today helps protect data, elevate research, and strengthen the evidence our health system depends on. Join #TeamAaron before midnight and let’s finish strong: www.academyhealth.org/AaronCarroll...

As health systems rapidly shift, safeguarding D&I progress is more important than ever. Join experts at the #DIScience25 Closing Plenary for insights on protecting and strengthening implementation outcomes over time. Learn more and register: bit.ly/3Lcgpi9

TODAY is #GivingTuesday!! Help me win this challenge by donating what you can to help @academyhealth.bsky.social, a nonprofit helping bring data and evidence to inform health policy for ALL. ✅ secure.givelively.org/donate/acade... @vinguptamd.bsky.social @meganranney.bsky.social

This one checks all the right boxes!! #GivingTuesday ✅ bsky.app/profile/rasu... @academyhealth.bsky.social

Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! Consider helping us continue important work like the Situation Report by donating (to Team Aaron!) before midnight on December 2 to help us protect data, elevate research, and strengthen the evidence our health system depends on. www.academyhealth.org/AaronCarroll...