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Microplastics are inside us all. What does that mean for our health?

Tiny plastic particles have been found throughout the human body, but researchers say they’re just starting to understand the impact.

  • June 27, 2024
Prostate cancer cell, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM)
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‘Not all cancer needs to be cured’: Five ways that prostate cancer treatments have…

As prostate cancer cases rise, newer drugs, genetic testing, and clearer imaging give patients more options, reduce side effects, and save time.

  • June 25, 2024
In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.
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The growing field of neurotherapeutics offers psychiatric patients new hope

Brain procedures help patients with treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions. But providers still grapple with ethical questions and the history of lobotomies

  • June 20, 2024
Annie’s Place at Parkland Health in Dallas, Texas, offers no-cost childcare for parents to attend medical appointments.
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Can providing childcare at hospitals improve health?

Patients miss appointments — and health care workers miss work — because there’s no one to watch the kids. New programs test how on-site childcare might help.

  • June 12, 2024

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New Findings Confirm Predictions on Physician Shortage

The United States will see a shortage of up to nearly 122,000 physicians by 2032 as demand for physicians continues to grow faster than supply.

  • April 23, 2019
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Match Day Brings Promise for Tomorrow's Physicians; Future Doctor Shortage Looms

AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement following the 2019 Main Residency Match®

  • March 15, 2019
Press Release
New Initiative: Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM

Leading academic and professional societies have announced their launch of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM.

  • Feb. 14, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Introduction of Senate GME Expansion Legislation

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement on the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019.

  • Feb. 5, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on the Texas Federal Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

An amicus brief filed jointly by several national hospital associations says dismantling the ACA will be disastrous for the nation’s health care system.

  • Dec. 14, 2018
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AHA, AAMC File Lawsuit Over Outpatient Payment Policy That Threatens Patient Access to Care

The AHA and AAMC filed a lawsuit against the US Dept. of Health and Human Services over a payment reduction to the outpatient prospective payment system (OPPS).

  • Dec. 3, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program.

  • Nov. 1, 2018
Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Passage of FY19 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Package

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding House passage of the conference agreement on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations.

  • Sept. 26, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge Rule

The AAMC and its members are opposed to any policy that discourages people from pursuing medical care to which they are legally entitled.

  • Sept. 24, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Package

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding Senate passage of the conference agreement on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations.

  • Sept. 18, 2018