AAMCNews

Meet the AAMC’s new Chief Scientific Officer

Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, joins the AAMC from the UCSF School of Medicine. She shares her thoughts on the challenges facing scientists today.

July 16, 2024

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Women in medicine make gains, but obstacles remain

A study shows how their presence has grown as learners, teachers, and leaders, but pay disparities and gender harassment continue.

July 9, 2024

Caitlin Bernard, MD, in front of the U.S. Supreme Court during a 2017 leadership training institute hosted by Physicians for Reproductive Health.

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In 2022, Caitlin Bernard, MD, became a lightning rod in the abortion debate. Here's…

Threats to her safety. Legal risks. Working as one of two abortion providers statewide. Despite such obstacles, this Indiana OB-GYN is more committed than ever.

July 3, 2024

Microplastics research, conceptual image

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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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AAMC Statement on the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, released a statement on the release of legislation to fund the government through the end of FY 2020.

Dec. 15, 2019

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AAMC Statement on Congressional Efforts to Reduce Drug Prices

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement on the House passage of H.R.3.

Dec. 11, 2019

Press Release

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.