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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.
AAMCNews
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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AAMC Statement on Ways and Means Committee Surprise Billing Agreement

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, issued a statement on the announcement of an agreement on a strategy to address surprise medical bills.

  • Dec. 10, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Surprise Billing Announcement

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, issued a statement on the proposal released by the House Energy & Commerce and Senate HELP committees.

  • Dec. 8, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Release of Senate Finance Health Care Agreement

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, issued a statement on the release of legislation by the Senate Committee on Finance.

  • Dec. 8, 2019
Press Release
Hospital Groups File Lawsuit Over Illegal Rule Mandating Public Disclosure of Individually Negotiated Rates

The AAMC, joined by other hospital groups, filed suit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding a contract disclosure rule.

  • Dec. 3, 2019
Viewpoints
Why doctors know almost nothing about the health effects of marijuana

Medical marijuana is on the rise, yet strict research rules mean doctors know little about its safety and effectiveness. That’s got to change, says one expert.

  • Nov. 24, 2019
Quality control specialist testing marijuana oil.
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Passage of Second FY 2020 Continuing Resolution

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, issued a statement on the passage of a second continuing resolution for FY 2020.

  • Nov. 20, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Senate Introduction of Opioid Workforce Act of 2019

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued a statement following Senate introduction of the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019.

  • Nov. 19, 2019
Press Release
Joint Statement from National Hospital and Health System Groups on Public Disclosure of Privately Negotiated Rates Final Rule

The AHA, AAMC, CHA and FHA issued the following joint statement on today’s Public Disclosure of Privately Negotiated Rates Final Rule from CMS.

  • Nov. 14, 2019
AAMCNews
Bryan Stevenson: It’s time to change the narrative around race and poverty

To have a healthy nation, we must face the past and connect with those who still suffer, civil rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson told thousands at Learn Serve Lead.

  • Nov. 8, 2019
Civil rights attorney and author Bryan Stevenson delivers a speech on stage.
Viewpoints
Skorton: Terminating DACA would be bad for America’s health

In a new Washington Post op-ed, David J. Skorton, MD, AAMC president and CEO, examines the impact rescission of DACA would have on the health of the nation.

  • Nov. 5, 2019
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