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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
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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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Advocacy, Policy, & Legislation
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Joint Statement on Outpatient Payment Policy Court Decision from AHA and AAMC

A joint statement from the AAMC and the AHA regarding the District Court's decision that HHS exceeded its authority in reducing payments to certain HOPDs.

  • Sept. 17, 2019
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Increase Funding and Reauthorize the Title VII and VIII Health Professions Training Programs

Learn more about the Title VII and VII Health Professions training Programs and the AAMC's position on them.

  • Sept. 10, 2019
AAMCNews
Ensure Medical Education Financing Remains Accessible for Students From All Backgrounds

Learn more about federal loan programs and the AAMC's position on them.

  • Sept. 10, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Final Public Charge Rule

David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement in response to the rule released today by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

  • Aug. 12, 2019
Press Release
Joint Statement from National Hospital Associations on Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Final Rule

Joint Statement from National Hospital Associations on Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Final Rule

  • Aug. 12, 2019
AAMCNews
The disease of gun violence

As the nation reels from mass shootings in Texas, Ohio, and California, future doctors are learning about gun safety.

  • Aug. 6, 2019
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Press Release
Joint Statement from National Hospital Associations on Proposed CY 2020 OPPS Rule

Joint Statement from National Hospital Associations on Proposed CY 2020 OPPS Rule

  • July 29, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Budget Cap Agreement

AAMC Statement on Budget Cap Agreement

  • July 23, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Legislation Passed by House Energy and Commerce Committee

AAMC Statement on Legislation Passed by House Energy and Commerce Committee

  • July 17, 2019
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Finding success as a first-generation medical student

Students who were the first in their families to graduate from college are bringing about change in medical school, cheered on by mentors and advocates.

  • July 2, 2019