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In transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), an external device is used to drive electromagnetic pulses through the skull to improve mood.
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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
Pregnant woman in bed with a fan because of the heat wave
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Climate change hurts women more

Extreme weather is linked to pregnancy complications, increased violence, and inescapable exposure to pollution and heat.

  • June 6, 2024
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Medical schools work to end student mistreatment

From public humiliation to sexist remarks, medical trainees often experience faculty mistreatment. Here’s how institutions are working to stop bad behaviors.

  • June 4, 2024

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FAP - Fee Assistance Program Medicare/Medicaid Regulations
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AAMC Statement on CMS Announcement on Medicaid Fiscal Accountability Regulation

Karen Fisher, JD, Chief Public Policy Officer issued the following statement on MFAR.

  • Sept. 15, 2020
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Hospitals partner with nursing homes to prevent and fight outbreaks

Academic medical centers support nursing homes with COVID-19 prevention and control.

  • Sept. 8, 2020
An elderly woman at a nursing home entertains a visitor while maintaining precautions against COVID-19
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AHA, AAMC Continue Fight to Reverse Cuts for Outpatient Visits that Threaten Patient Access to Care

Today, the AHA and AAMC announced they will seek a rehearing in their lawsuit against the HHS over an ill-advised and unlawful payment reduction

  • July 24, 2020
Press Release
AAMC Statement on HHS Nondiscrimination Final Rule

The AAMC issued this statement on the HHS final rule (6/12/2020) that changes nondiscrimination provisions applicable to federally-supported health programs.

  • June 15, 2020
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Regulatory Relief for Teaching Hospitals

David Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the AAMC, issued the following statement on regulatory waivers and rule changes released by CMS.

  • May 1, 2020
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This should come as no surprise

As Congress considers laws to protect patients from surprise bills, teaching hospitals provide upfront cost estimates, fee discounts, and physicians in network.

  • March 11, 2020
A woman stares at a handful of bills
Press Release
AAMC Statement on President’s FY 2021 Budget Proposal

The AAMC issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s FY 2021 budget request.

  • Feb. 10, 2020
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Trump Administration Medicaid Guidance

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, released a statement in response to guidance released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

  • Jan. 30, 2020
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AAMC Statement on Passage of Appropriations Minibus and Health Extenders Package

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued a statement on passage of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020.

  • Dec. 18, 2019
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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