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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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In the Search for Measures that Matter, Star Ratings Miss the Mark

The flawed methodology behind the new CMS Star Ratings has created a confusing picture of U.S. hospital care that could have serious consequences for patients.

  • Oct. 4, 2016
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Introducing AAMCNews

AAMCNews is single, online destination for news, trends, and current conversations about the most important topics in academic medicine.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Caring for Ourselves, Caring for Each Other

As symptoms of burnout become more prevalent among physicians & scientists, the academic medicine community must come together to create a culture of wellness.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Creating a Safety Net: Preventing Physician Suicide

Physicians and trainees have higher rates of burnout and depressive symptoms than the general public, yet they are less likely to seek mental health treatment.

  • Sept. 29, 2016
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Crossing the Inequality Chasm

We continue to examine the ways in which racial, social, and economic inequality affect society and health.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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What Does the Future Hold for Academic Medicine in a World of Health System Mergers and Acquisitions?

From alliances to joint ventures to acquisitions to full mergers, academic health systems must change to guarantee thriving, sustainable health systems.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Graduate Medical Education: An Investment in Our Future

Strong residency training programs will improve patient care and research now and in the future.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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Academic Medicine and Social Justice

Community healers and leaders must address issues related to inequality, social exclusion, racism, and bias that all too often are linked to societal violence.

  • Sept. 27, 2016
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The Role of the Center for Medicine After the Holocaust in Medical Ethics Education

Today's doctors, nurses, and scientists need to confront the role that physicians played in the Holocaust and apply that knowledge to research and practice.

  • Sept. 27, 2016