News & Recent Releases

207, 2025

News Article: The Big, Beautiful Bill’s Ugly Future for Rural Health Care

July 2, 2025|

Aspen Health Strategy Group Co-Chairs William Frist and Kathleen Sebelius outline the catastrophic impact that proposed Medicaid cuts would have on rural American health systems. Their insights, drawn from recent Aspen Health Strategy Group discussions with rural health leaders in June, highlight the severe threat to communities, hospitals, and vulnerable populations, urging bipartisan action against the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

207, 2025

Live Session: Live From Aspen — Governors and an HHS Secretary Sound Off

July 2, 2025|

From a special recorded session at Aspen Ideas: Health, hear three former governors—including a former HHS Secretary—explore how state and federal officials can collaborate to improve Americans’ health. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner moderates this vital bipartisan discussion with Democrat Kathleen Sebelius, Republican Chris Sununu, and Democrat Roy Cooper.

2005, 2025

Conference: Science & Society

May 20, 2025|

On March 10, 2025, the Aspen Institute Science & Society Program and the MIT Press joined forces to host Building Trust in Science for a More Informed Future, a one-day conference attended by 250+ in-person guests in Cambridge, MA, and an additional 350+ virtual attendees. A high-level overview of recommendations and themes emerging from the panels, along with a more comprehensive review of the proceedings, is now available, as well as recordings of all the sessions.

805, 2025

Research Article: Science & Society

May 8, 2025|

In “Beyond the lab: trust, storytelling and the fight for America’s attention,” authors Aaron F. Mertz, executive director of Science & Society at the Aspen Institute, and Shruti Naik, associate professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, address the alarming decline in public trust in science. They advocate for scientists to humanize their work through storytelling, community engagement, and transparent communication, highlighting their upcoming documentary film that showcases the personal journeys behind scientific discovery. Click on the image to read the article!

505, 2025

Announcement: Launching the Neuroarts Resource Center

May 5, 2025|

The Neuroarts Resource Center offers a comprehensive and continually updated collection of neuroarts-related resources, including the latest research, best practices, funding opportunities, and career postings. Its fully indexed and searchable interface allows users to easily find the information they need.

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