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New Roadmap for Research: A Step-by-Step Guide from AcademyHealth

Explore the "New Roadmap for Research"—a guide designed to enhance research with an equity focus, featuring expert insights and valuable resources.

Sankey Named to Becker’s “Women in Health IT to Know” List

Chief Strategy Officer Laura Sankey named to Becker’s 2024 “Women in Health IT to Know”, recognizing her innovation in transforming public health IT.

May 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs show that national health spending approaches $5 trillion, Medicaid price growth exceeds other payers, and health care continued posting large job figures during an otherwise cool month.

Altarum Fields a Survey of TRICARE Beneficiaries

Altarum hosts a secure online portal for the Health Care Survey of DOD Beneficiaries (HCSDB), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Health Agency (DHA) Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs), Defense Health Agency, Analytics and Evaluation Division. Learn more about the purpose of the survey and how it will be conducted.

Community Care Corps: Volunteer Programs Impact and Alignment with Federal National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

New issue brief details how Community Care Core aligns with ACL’s national strategy to support family caregivers and offers recommendations for future.

Health Affairs Forefront: For Dually Eligible Individuals, Medicare Brokers Are Broken

This article provides valuable insights into the challenges and potential solutions for enrolling dually eligible individuals in integrated Medicare Advantage plans.

April 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs show that health spending moderated slightly in February, the gap in employment between health care and other industries increased, and hospital prices rose faster than overall health care inflation.

Celebrating National Public Health Week 2024

Join us in celebrating National Public Health Week as we highlight our dedication to advancing public health.

March 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs show that health spending grew faster than GDP in January, health care price growth continued to lag behind utilization increases, and that for every health care and social assistance hire in January, two jobs were still open.

Health Affairs Forefront: Enabling Better Integration for Dually Eligible Participants in Medicare Value Based Care Models

Michael Monson and Sarah Barth outline key considerations for enabling integration between Medicaid and Medicare for dually eligible individuals in the various Medicare Value Based Care models.

Health Affairs Forefront: CMS Proposed Policy Changes to Improve Care for Individuals Who Are Dually Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid

In their article published today in Health Affairs Forefront, Michael Monson and Sarah Barth outline the major provisions of proposed rule by CMS aimed at enhancing care and services for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid.

February 2024 Health Sector Economic Indicators Briefs

The latest HSEI briefs show that national health spending grew by 6.2% in 2023, job openings in health care and social assistance remain extremely high, and health care services prices increased in January.