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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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Hospital Groups File Lawsuit Over Illegal Rule Mandating Public Disclosure of Individually Negotiated Rates

The AAMC, joined by other hospital groups, filed suit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding a contract disclosure rule.

  • Dec. 3, 2019
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AAMC Statement on Passage of Second FY 2020 Continuing Resolution

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, issued a statement on the passage of a second continuing resolution for FY 2020.

  • Nov. 20, 2019
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AAMC Statement on Senate Introduction of Opioid Workforce Act of 2019

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued a statement following Senate introduction of the Opioid Workforce Act of 2019.

  • Nov. 19, 2019
AAMCNews
A new era for migraine relief

Finally, there are new treatments to help people who suffer from debilitating symptoms of migraine headaches.

  • Nov. 1, 2019
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on Final CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule

AAMC Chief Health Care Officer Janis Orlowski, MD, released a statement in response to the CY 2020 Physician Fee Schedule final rule.

  • Nov. 1, 2019
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Enactment of Continuing Resolution

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, released a statement on the passage of a continuing resolution through November 21, 2019.

  • Sept. 27, 2019
AAMCNews
Protect Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital Payments

A primer on Medicaid DSH payments and the AAMC's position on them.

  • Sept. 18, 2019
Press Release
Joint Statement on Outpatient Payment Policy Court Decision from AHA and AAMC

A joint statement from the AAMC and the AHA regarding the District Court's decision that HHS exceeded its authority in reducing payments to certain HOPDs.

  • Sept. 17, 2019
AAMCNews
340B Helps the Most Vulnerable Patients

One of the most effective health care programs, 340B comes at no cost to taxpayers. Learn how the program benefits teaching hospitals, patients, and communities

  • March 3, 2019
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Press Release
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