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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 23h

Your work deserves to be heard. I’m honored to be faculty for @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s Communicating to Build Trust course Oct 30–Nov 20. Learn to connect research to policymakers, funders, & the public. Enroll by 10/17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 1d

Want to become a stronger voice for facts and evidence?

Join me & others for Communicating to Build Trust, @academyhealth.bsky.social’s new course for researchers ready to take on misinformation, sharpen their messaging, & make impact. Only 40 spots. Deadline 10/17 academyhealth.org/events/commu...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 1d

I’m faculty for @AcademyHealth.bsky.social’s Communicating to Build Trust course! It’s all about helping researchers build credibility + translate evidence into clear, trusted messages. 4 weeks of live classes, toolkits & expert feedback. Enroll by 10/17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 2d

I’m faculty for @AcademyHealth’.bsky.social's Communicating to Build Trust course Oct 30–Nov 20! Learn how to build confidence, earn trust, & amplify your research with the audiences who matter most. Register by 10/17: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 5d

Historic staff losses, disappearing CDC webpages, and the shutdown of Medicare telehealth and hospital-at-home programs. Disruptions like these affect care, access, and research. Read more in @academyhealth.bsky.social’s Situation
Report: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-10...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 8d

Want a front-row seat to how federal health policy is made? Join seasoned insiders this October to explore policy windows, agency roles, and real strategies to move evidence into action. Learn more: academyhealth.org/events/2025-... @academyhealth.bsky.social

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AcademyHealth @academyhealth.bsky.social · 13d

There’s been a lot of talk about a possible link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. Dr. @aaronecarroll.bsky.social looks at the evidence in this Healthcare Triage episode and explains what we actually know. Watch here: buff.ly/Ok688u3

Relative Risks of Acetaminophen, ADHD, and Autism

You’ve probably heard before that acetaminophen during pregnancy is associated with symptoms of ADHD and Autism in offspring. Well, we’ve got another study on that association. In today’s episode, we…

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 14d

Evidence saves lives. That’s why research funding matters. This week's @academyhealth.bsky.social Situation Report highlights the GAO’s investigation into whether AHRQ grants were illegally impounded. Read more: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 19d

CDC leaders say they were pressured to support vaccine policy without evidence. ACA subsidies could be disrupted if the government shuts down. And CMS just launched a $50B rural health initiative as Medicaid cuts loom.

Read this week’s Situation Report: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 20d

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

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 21d

This week’s Situation Report looks at how political oversight is reshaping research funding, how Medicaid cuts are hitting rural care, and why the FDA might stop using expert panels.

These are big shifts with real impact.

Stay informed & share: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 22d

Politics and policymaking aren’t just background noise. They shape every health decision.

At the 2025 @academyhealth.bsky.social Health Policy Orientation, we offer a crash course on health policymaking and how you can make an impact.

Register here: academyhealth.org/events/2025-...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 26d

This week’s @academyhealth.bsky.social Situation Report covers RFK’s child health strategy, Medicaid changes, vaccine oversight challenges, & delays in federal health data efforts.
Important context for those working in health policy & research.
Read the update: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · 28d

RFK Jr.’s Senate testimony sparked questions on vaccine policy. States are breaking from CDC guidance, & CMS is investigating Medicaid spending on immigrant care.

These shifts matter for public health & evidence-based policy.

Read this week’s Situation Report: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Sep 6

Our health care system needs fixing, but burning it down isn’t the answer.

We should build on what works: research, prevention, regulation & education that save lives every day.

My guest essay in @nytopinion: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...

Opinion | American Health Care Gets a Lot Wrong. Here’s What It Gets Right.

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Dr Rasu Shrestha @rasushrestha.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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Networking and catalyzing change at Health Datapalooza in the truest of #pinksocks spirit.

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Sep 5

In 1960, most children with acute leukemia didn’t survive. Today, most are cured.

That progress didn’t happen by accident it came from science, research & strong health institutions.

My @nytopinion piece: www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/o...

Opinion | American Health Care Gets a Lot Wrong. Here’s What It Gets Right.

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New York Times Opinion @nytopinion.nytimes.com · Sep 5

“Americans are frustrated with health care, and rightly so. It’s expensive, confusing and often unfair. I’ve written about its flaws for years. But as calls grow to burn it all down, we risk losing the very parts that are working,” Aaron Carroll writes.

Opinion | Kennedy Is Breaking What Actually Keeps America Healthy

For one thing, Americans get new cancer drugs way before Europeans.

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Sep 5

At this week’s Senate hearing, some argued America is “the sickest country in the world.”

In my @nytopinion essay, I show why that misses the real progress we’ve made and what we risk losing if we dismantle our health institutions.
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Opinion | American Health Care Gets a Lot Wrong. Here’s What It Gets Right.

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Sep 4

Data pulled, then restored by court order.

AHRQ on the chopping block.

HHS staff demanding change at the top.

This week’s Situation Report tracks how political decisions are directly affecting science, health, and research.

Read more: buff.ly/qY0qoTO

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Sep 2

Big win for science and transparency: HHS will restore critical public health webpages removed earlier this year — covering LGBTQ health, HIV, vaccines, reproductive health & more.

Proud of @academyhealth.bsky.social and our members for sharing their stories: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Sep 2

Leadership turnover at CDC. An NIH program supporting underrepresented researchers shut down. Funding restored unevenly across states.

This week’s Situation Report highlights what these changes mean for science, equity, and public health. Read more: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Aug 29

AHRQ-supported research saves lives & reduces health care costs. The ongoing pause in grantmaking puts the future of evidence-based care at risk. At @academyhealth.bsky.social, we're standing with our partners to protect the science that drives better care: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08...

Protecting the Science That Improves Health Care for All Americans | AcademyHealth

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Aug 28

Public trust in science is fragile. That’s why I’m proud to support @academyhealth.bsky.social's new course, Communicating to Build Trust. It equips researchers with tools to engage effectively and build credibility. Registration is open: academyhealth.org/events/commu...

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aaronecarroll.bsky.social @aaronecarroll.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is a critical moment for public health. Read more & share here: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-08...

AcademyHealth’s Situation Report: Calls to Stop Misinformation, Protect Public Health Workforce | AcademyHealth

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