Nominations are now being accepted for the HCUP Outstanding Article of the Year Awards, which will recognize researchers published in peer-reviewed journals in 2020 that used the HCUP databases to explore and address healthcare research topics and issues. Work honored will demonstrate how HCUP has contributed to the healthcare services field.

Researchers may self-nominate or be nominated by another individual (e.g., a colleague of the author or authors). One nomination per author/individual/research group will be accepted. For those nominating an individual, please notify the author.

Posters on the chosen recipients' articles will be produced on their behalf and displayed during the AcademyHealth's 2021 Virtual Annual Research Meeting, which will be held June 14-17 online. Recipients will also be honored during an HCUP session. Complimentary meeting registration for the event will be provided by AcademyHealth. Up to two awards will be given.

The nomination period will close on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. EDT. For complete information, please visit the HCUP-US website at www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/news/awards.jsp For questions, please contact HCUPPres@us.ibm.com.