An autism registry? A research breakthrough—or a step toward risk and mistrust? We unpack the NIH’s latest proposal on this week’s #HealthcareTriage. Watch now 👇 youtu.be/7VgZ52mowaI

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

“Without trust, more information doesn’t solve the problem; it often makes it worse.” – Aaron E. Carroll in The Washington Post AcademyHealth’s new course teaches researchers how to rebuild public trust to communicate for impact. Register for the course: buff.ly/eyalzlo

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 and our members for sharing their stories: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09/v…

“‘Follow the science’ was supposed to inspire trust. Instead, it backfired. 🧪 Why? Because science is evidence, not instruction. New Healthcare Triage video breaks down how we can communicate better 👇 youtu.be/zSVVfOkDOgs

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 New York Times Opinion: nytimes.com/2025/09/05/opi…

Trust in science is falling. Budgets are shrinking. 🧬💸 What went wrong? Part of the answer lies in 3 little words: ‘Follow the science.’ New video explains why that phrase failed — and how to fix it. Watch now ⬇️ youtu.be/zSVVfOkDOgs

CDC said 6 feet. Europe said 1 meter. Neither number had strong evidence. So why was 6 feet treated as absolute truth? 🤔 In this week’s Healthcare Triage we unpack the gap between science & policy. youtu.be/zSVVfOkDOgs

Public trust in scientists has dropped sharply since the pandemic. 🩺 That mistrust won’t be healed by slogans — only by empathy, humility & transparency. New Healthcare Triage video explains why 👇 youtu.be/zSVVfOkDOgs

This week’s AcademyHealth 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 full update: academyhealth.org/blog/2025-09/a…

🚨 Rural healthcare is on the brink Cuts to Medicaid could force 300+ rural hospitals to close, leaving millions without care This week we partnered with AcademyHealth to explain why Congress’ decisions on AHRQ matter more than ever ⬇️ youtu.be/yNj8_PGs67s

In rural areas, 47% of kids and 18% of adults rely on Medicaid New legislation could strip coverage from millions of rural residents and shutter hundreds of hospitals We partnered with AcademyHealth to detail what’s at stake, and why AHRQ is critical: youtu.be/yNj8_PGs67s

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

Even though mortality is higher in rural communities, 150+ rural hospitals have had to limit services and even close in the last 15 years. Now, even more are at risk. Full breakdown with AcademyHealth on this week’s Healthcare Triage ⬇️ youtu.be/yNj8_PGs67s

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 reviews the evidence to help separate fact from fiction. Watch here: buff.ly/xPWTIba

NEW: Our latest Situation Report covers AHRQ’s new strategic priorities, expert pushback on autism claims, and growing concerns over a potential shutdown impacting HHS & VA. Read more: buff.ly/HHUPoPj

🚨 Public health data is disappearing. When states like WV cut smoking in pregnancy, it was thanks to PRAMS data. Without it, lives are at risk. Why removing access to federal health datasets threatens us all: youtu.be/BZS7Z2pvYP4