ARRA and You: Tips for Tracking Funding Opportunities
AcademyHealth and the Coalition for Health Services Research know our members are eager to learn more about opportunities for the field coming out of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)—the largest combined spending and tax bill in American history, with a total of $787 billion available through spending and tax cuts.
To help you stay abreast of new developments as they happen, AcademyHealth and the Coalition have developed tips for tracking new federal grants, contracts, and loans. These resources are available in the funding opportunities section of the AcademyHealth Web site.
(Note: this is a member-only benefit. You will need to log-on using your member ID and password to view funding opportunities. Assistance retrieving your information is available on the Web site or by contacting Regina Onyango.)
Members can also stay informed on news for the field by following AcademyHealth on Twitter or becoming a fan of AcademyHealth on Facebook.
Full Agenda Now Available for Annual Research Meeting
The 2009 Annual Research Meeting (ARM) offers a rich and exciting slate of invited and peer-reviewed research sessions, policy roundtables, methods workshops, poster presentations, and networking opportunities. With more than 150 sessions, the ARM is the premier forum for health services research.
This year’s meeting focuses on the need for better research translation and the connection between the research community and health care reform in the new administration. Keynote speaker, Dr. Julio Frenk, will address those issues in his opening talk, “Moving from Research to Policy in Health System Reform.”
The full agenda is now available online, including presentations selected from the call for abstracts. Register by April 28 to qualify for early registration discounts.
Special Opportunities for Students at the 2009 Annual Research Meeting
AcademyHealth is offering special opportunities for students in health services research and policy at the 2009 Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in
Chicago. Take advantage of these opportunities to be a part of the premier forum for health services research.
Discounted Registration Rates
Students who are enrolled full-time are eligible for discounted conference registration. Register by April 28 to save an additional $100. Join AcademyHealth as student member for only $25 and register at the member rate.
Meet-the-Experts Student Breakfast—Sunday, June 28, 8:15–9:15 a.m.
Meet informally with nationally known experts in health services research, policy, management, and clinical practice at the Meet-the-Experts Student Breakfast. This breakfast event is a great opportunity to ask questions, get career advice, and hear from experts. Registration is not required.
Résumé Review Services
Request a meeting with established health services researchers and health policy professionals during the ARM. Complete the online form and receive expert advice on your résumé and career path. Additional career services will be available through the onsite
Career
Center.
Interest Group Annual Meetings
June 27 and June 30, Hilton Chicago
The following interest groups will host meetings in conjunction with the Annual Research Meeting (ARM) in
Chicago. Designed to provide ample discussion around each of these topics, the meetings range from half-day to full-day and offer additional opportunities for presentations that enhance the main ARM program. Be sure to mark your calendars for these sessions:
In addition, the Public Health Systems Research (PHSR) Interest Group will be holding a two-day meeting, June 30-July 1. Scientific sessions and poster presentations will take place on Tuesday, June 30. On Wednesday, July 1, the meeting will focus on methods, featuring a workshop and panels on PHSR data and use.
Registration for each of these meetings is done through the Annual Research Meeting registration page.
Building Bridges: Making a Difference in Long-Term Care 2009 Colloquium
June 27, Hilton Chicago
The sixth annual Long-Term Care (LTC) Colloquium, sponsored by The Commonwealth Fund and conducted by AcademyHealth, is June 27 at the Hilton Chicago in conjunction with the Annual Research Meeting. The Colloquium is the cornerstone of an initiative seeking to foster development of a network of LTC researchers, policy leaders, providers, consumer representatives, and funders through colloquia, policy seminars, and ongoing workgroup discussions. The topics of discussion include highlights from a commissioned paper on the intersection between LTC and end-of-life care, and a second topic that will be determined from the LTC call for commissioned papers. For more information visit the LTC Web site.
Seminars in Health Services Research Methods
June 26-27, Hilton Chicago
AcademyHealth is offering five health services research methods seminars in conjunction with the Annual Research Meeting in
Chicago. These pre-conference sessions are ideal for both new and experienced researchers who want to enhance their skills in research methodologies. Registration is now open for the following sessions:
Friday, June 26:
- Issues in the Analysis of Complex Survey Data
- Methods of Comparative Effectiveness Research
Saturday, June 27:
- Introduction to Medicare Part D Data Research
- Enhancing your Methodological Toolbox: An Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Methods for Addressing Endogeneity and Selection Bias in Observational Studies
For full descriptions of each of the sessions, visit the ARM Web site.
