Conversations around high spending on U.S. health care are often oversimplified, and that’s why policies miss the mark. This week, we’re cutting through the noise in the newest Pain Points episode. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDqS...

Very good episode and includes a shout-out to @aaronecarroll.bsky.social's recent WaPo op-ed on SSRIs.

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On this week's #WTHealth podcast: the politics of grant terminations; Fauci takes the 5th; and still more on peptides and abortion pills. W/@shefali.bsky.social, @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social, and @rachelcohrs.bsky.social kffhealthnews.org/podcast/what...

This was clearly not the night to be flying home on @americanair.bsky.social 😞

When the AHRQ cancellations started, no one was giving the public a clear picture of what was being lost. My team built one. This is research that makes care safer and more affordable. Americans deserve to know what's happening to it. Researchinterrupted.academyhealth.org

Research Interrupted: Canceled AHRQ Grants | AcademyHealth

When health care research stops, the answers stop with it. Explore AcademyHealth's interactive tracker on canceled AHRQ research grants and lost funding.

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The question isn't whether we should reexamine antidepressant use. We should. The question is whether policy starts with evidence, or starts with a conclusion and looks for evidence later. We need more research, not less. Read my latest piece:

Early #hdpalooza registrants get exclusive access to AcademyHealth's guide, "Why Good Health Data Products Fail," which explores how implementation science can help products succeed in real-world settings. Early reg ends Friday: academyhealth.org/Datapalooza2...

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Health policy is changing fast. Our Health Policy Orientation is designed to help people understand the policymaking process and engage more effectively. Registration is now open:

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Bad news: I turned my dog into a stethoscope. Good news: There’s a new episode of Pain Points out for you to watch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbUz...

Looking forward to seeing the innovative research, lessons learned, and real-world impact stories submitted to this year's Science of D&I Conference. Presentation deadline: July 16, 5 PM ET academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealt...

I know you’ve been WAITING for another video about health care wait times. Well, the wait is over. Check out our newest Pain Points episode: www.youtube.com/watch?v=XF7m...

The second reflection in Work Interrupted: Voices from the Field is now live. @drdebhoury.bsky.social reflects on leadership, identity, and finding purpose beyond a title after leaving CDC during a period of profound change. Read here: buff.ly/YjI2GYd

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A lot of big policy questions are coming together right now on drug pricing, ACA coverage, and research funding. This Situation Report looks at where things may be headed, and what it means for evidence, affordability, and access.

New Federal Proposals Raise Questions on Affordability, Access, and Research Capacity

New federal proposals this week span drug pricing, ACA coverage, vaccine policy, behavioral health funding, and research regulation, with implications for affordability, access, and evidence.

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Issue 3 of our Decisionmaker's Guide is out. This one examines Medicaid work requirements, a policy where supporters and critics are often answering different questions. We tried to map the evidence, the tradeoffs, and the uncertainties. academyhealth.org/publications...

Millions Could Lose Medicaid Coverage. Will Work Requirements Increase Employment? | AcademyHealth

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We don’t always get guidance right the first time. The problem isn’t just wrong answers, it’s being too certain before the evidence is there. Health services research helps us learn from that and do better. academyhealth.org/blog/2026-06...

How Evidence (or Lack Thereof) Shapes Everyday Decisions | AcademyHealth

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How does health policy influence how long it takes to get an appointment with your medical provider? I’m breaking this down in this week’s Pain Points episode. Watch now: youtu.be/v2lY1jFOgXk

Health services research matters, even in infant feeding. A @jama.com pediatrics study and an editorial I co-authored show earlier allergen introduction is linked to lower food allergy rates. Read more here: www.medpagetoday.com/allergyimmun...

When Guidance Outruns Evidence

In 2000, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommended that mothers eliminate peanuts and tree nuts from their diets while nursing and that high-risk infants avoid eggs until age 2 years and…

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How does health policy influence the amount of time it takes to get an appointment with your medical provider? I’m breaking this down in our newest Pain Points episode. Watch now:

How Policy Can Increase Healthcare Wait Times

In our partnership with AcademyHealth to improve health and the US health care system, we're on a kick about wait times. We've already talked about how wait times aren't a random failure of a given…

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The USPSTF firings made headlines. The real story has been building for 14 months. New from @aaronecarroll.bsky.social: how a year of changes to the evidence infrastructure connects, and what it means moving forward. Read the Situation Report:

The USPSTF Firings Are Headlines. The Real Story Has Been Building for a Year.

Aaron Carroll connects the dots to tell the deeper story behind fourteen months of USPSTF headlines.

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The average wait time for a medical appointment in the United States is one month. While you’re waiting, you might as well watch my new video on why it takes so long: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1u-...

In a new #ARM26 blog, MacKenzie Isaac reflects on food justice and what it takes to communicate about nutrition with care and context. These themes will be part of the conversation at the Monday Plenary in Seattle. academyhealth.org/blog/2026-05...

When ‘Food for Thought’ Gets Ultra-Processed | AcademyHealth

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The average wait time for a medical appointment in the United States is one month. While you’re waiting, you might as well watch my new video on why it takes so long: www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1u-...

The USPSTF may be restarting after a year of disruption, but the details matter. This Situation Report looks at what’s at stake for evidence based prevention, trust, and the future direction of the Task Force:

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force at a Crossroads: Signals of Restart, Risks of Redirection

Experts and former U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) chairs Alex Krist and Michael Barry reflect on recent developments at the Task Force, which signal disruption and potential renewal.

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The latest AcademyHealth Situation Report looks at Supreme Court actions affecting access to medication abortion, changes in federal health leadership, and how states are navigating Medicaid work requirements under H.R.1: ahsituationreport.substack.com/p/amid-hr1-r...

Amid H.R.1 Rollout, States Implement Medicaid Work Requirements

Today’s issue explores how Supreme Court actions are shaping access to medication abortion, Medicaid work requirement policies under H.R.1, efforts to sustain rural hospital financing, and more.

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Ninez A. Ponce, PhD, MPP, director of @uclachpr.bsky.social, has been honored with @academyhealth.bsky.social's 2026 Gail Wilensky Award for Impact in Health Policy. Read more: ucla.in/4tJO2wd.

Wake up! Messaging around the health care system is intentionally emotionally charged. Our newest video with Healthcare Triage breaks down how this is hurting our health. Watch now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUGv...

At AcademyHealth, we connect research to real‑world care in ways that make a real difference, but we can’t do it alone. To support our work, text HSR to 44321 and help us make our impact even bigger. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YT1...

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Most people think of health research as something that happens in a lab, but many don’t know about the field of research that makes health care work in the real world. That’s where AcademyHealth…

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I’m hosting a new series on my YouTube channel Healthcare Triage about some of the biggest pain points in the American health care system. You can watch the first episode now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1F_c...

A bold proposal to lower health care costs is getting a lot of attention. For AcademyHealth’s new series, we looked at what the evidence says about banning prior authorization, capping hospital prices, and consolidation, and where the open questions remain. academyhealth.org/publications...

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From Medicaid funding debates to Medicare innovation, our latest Situation Report breaks down key policy developments shaping access, oversight, and efficiency across the health care system. substack.com/home/post/p-...

Medicaid Funding Cuts, Faster Medicare Coverage, and Prior Authorization Changes

We explore how federal budget decisions are shaping access to care, emerging pathways to speed Medicare coverage for innovative technologies, and more.

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I believe deeply in the role our research community plays in improving health. At AcademyHealth, we’re focused on making sure that real‑world evidence informs real‑world decisions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YT1...