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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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AAMC Statement on the Texas Federal Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

An amicus brief filed jointly by several national hospital associations says dismantling the ACA will be disastrous for the nation’s health care system.

  • Dec. 14, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

Darrell G. Kirch issued the following statement regarding the 2019 Medicare Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Payment Systems (OPPS) final rule.

  • Nov. 2, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program.

  • Nov. 1, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Proposed Changes to Public Charge Rule

The AAMC and its members are opposed to any policy that discourages people from pursuing medical care to which they are legally entitled.

  • Sept. 24, 2018
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AAMC Statement on Medicare Outpatient Payment Cuts

The AAMC opposes the decision to double down on a flawed policy extending harmful cuts to hospitals that participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

  • July 25, 2018
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Teaching Hospitals Spent 20% More on Community Benefits Post–Affordable Care Act

Analysis shows that hospitals in states that expanded access to Medicaid directed charity care savings into other community benefits.

  • June 5, 2018
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Hospital Groups File Lawsuit to Stop Significant Payment Cuts For 340B Hospitals

Joint statement by the American Hospital Association (AHA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and America's Essential Hospitals.

  • Nov. 12, 2017
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AAMC Statement on CHIP Extension Legislation

The AAMC supports legislation representing a milestone toward extending funding for the CHIP program and critical workforce programs administered by HRSA.

  • Nov. 1, 2017
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JAMA Study Finds Lower Mortality Rates at U.S. Teaching Hospitals

A new study finds that patients receiving care at teaching hospitals have superior outcomes.

  • May 23, 2017
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From Volume to Value: MACRA Shifts Medicare Reimbursement Focus

The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) will significantly change Medicare reimbursements, pushing the health system toward value-based care.

  • March 6, 2017