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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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How worried should we be about avian flu? Academic experts weigh in

Avian flu has spread to cows and one person in the United States. Scientists discuss the potential for a human epidemic and how to avoid it.

  • May 15, 2024
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9 great summer reads for doctors — or anyone interested in medicine

From a Black doctor’s reckoning with medical racism to a history of the human heart, these books offer rich glimpses into the fascinating world of medicine.

  • May 9, 2024
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Congratulations, you got into medical school! Now what?

Here are 7 tips for rising first years at the start of their medical school journeys.

  • May 7, 2024

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New AAMC Report Shows Continuing Projected Physician Shortage

The AAMC released the 2024 physician workforce projections report.

  • March 21, 2024
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on U.S. District Court Decision on Remedying Delayed Payments to 340B Hospitals

The AAMC released a statement on the U.S. District Court ruling to return a funding dispute back to HHS to remedy delayed payments to 340B hospitals.

  • Jan. 11, 2023
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Committee Passage of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023

AAMC Statement on House Committee Passage of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2023

  • July 1, 2022
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Press Release
AAMC Report Reinforces Mounting Physician Shortage

The United States could see an estimated shortage of between 37,800 and 124,000 physicians by 2034, including shortfalls in both primary and specialty care.

  • June 11, 2021
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Press Release
Hospital Groups Seek Action on Drug Company Violations of 340B Law

Leaders of six major organizations representing hospitals and pharmacists sent a letter to HHS Sec. Becerra urging him to take action on violations of 340B law.

  • April 20, 2021
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Release of President’s Proposal for Topline FY 2022 Discretionary Funding

The AAMC issued the following statement on President Biden's request for fiscal year 2022 discretionary funding.

  • April 9, 2021
Press Release
AAMC Endorses Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2021

Newly reintroduced bill would increase federal support for physicians’ graduate medical education programs to increase access to care for patients nationwide

  • March 18, 2021
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS Administrator

Statement on the nomination of Chiquita Brooks-LaSure for administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

  • Feb. 19, 2021
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Nomination of Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary and Key Members of Health Leadership Team

The AAMC issued the following statement on the nomination of Xavier Becerra for secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Dec. 7, 2020
Press Release
AAMC, NMA Announce Action Collaborative on Black Men in Medicine

The AAMC and NMA announced a joint effort to convene an Action Collaborative that will address the lack of representation of African American men in medicine.

  • Aug. 3, 2020