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Could giving low-income patients cash improve their health?

Guaranteed income programs have been successful in low-income countries. Now, researchers hope to test their effectiveness in the U.S.

  • May 30, 2024
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Women are changing the face of medicine in America

Data from the past 18 years show how women have driven growth in the supply of physicians and expanded their presence in some of the largest specialties.

  • May 28, 2024
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In their own words: Medical students reflect on their journeys

Through 55-word stories, students share aspects of their medical school experiences — from meaningful patient encounters to moments of joy and heartbreak.

  • May 23, 2024
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5 ways to combat surging syphilis cases in the United States

Syphilis has reached alarming rates unseen in the U.S. since the 1950s. A CDC expert lays out steps to halt increases and prevent dramatic health problems.

  • May 21, 2024

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Should the USMLE be pass/fail?

USMLE Step 1 scores get far more weight than they deserve in the residency selection process, experts say, and that’s harming students.

  • Aug. 13, 2019
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Rethinking the six-hour rule for stroke victims

Hospitals reexamine treatment protocols after studies show patients can benefit up to 24 hours after stroke symptoms begin.

  • Aug. 12, 2019
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New Report Shows Benefit of Modernizing HCAHPS Patient Experience Survey

Today, five major hospital associations released a paper that explores how to update patient experience surveying to best improve patient care.

  • July 25, 2019
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Robots make the rounds

They shoot germ-killing rays, deliver meals, sort medications, and assist with physical therapy. But are robots in hospitals wonderful — or weird?

  • July 12, 2019
At MedStar Washington Hospital Center, six robots navigate the halls and elevators to deliver medications, linens, and more.
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AAMC Statement on the Lower Health Care Costs Act

AAMC supports the HELP Committee’s interest in protecting patients from surprise medical bills but is dismayed they chose to address the issue via rate setting.

  • June 26, 2019
AAMCNews
20 years of patient safety

It has been two decades since the modern patient safety movement was born. Here’s how we got to this milestone — and what lies ahead.

  • June 6, 2019
Viewpoints
When patients lie

A patient-physician communication expert reveals the truth — and consequences — of patient coverups.

  • June 4, 2019
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Want better surgical results? Get patients to step up

Doctors aren’t the only ones who should train for surgery. Hospitals boost results by getting patients prepped with exercise, nutrition, and more.

  • May 21, 2019
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Treating opioid addiction in the emergency department

In a novel approach, ED doctors at several teaching hospitals treat more than overdose symptoms. They start patients on the road to recovery.

  • May 14, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Introduction of Opioid Workforce Act of 2019

Darrell G. Kirch issued a statement on the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019 (H.R. 2439), which would support new residency positions to combat the opioid epidemic.

  • May 2, 2019