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National Academy of Medicine Elects 100 New Members
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes...
National Academy of Medicine Announces Creation of David and Beatrix Hamburg Award for Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Medicine
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has announced the creation of a new award — the David and Beatrix Hamburg Award for Advances in Biomedical Research and Clinical Medicine — to recognize creative and accomplished biomedical scientists who are advancing health and...
NAM Announces Recipients of the 2021 Cecil Awards
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2021 Cecil Awards. The Cecil Awards recognize staff from throughout the National Academies who have demonstrated superb skill and commitment in furthering the mission of the NAM: to...
National Academy of Medicine Honors Two Members for Outstanding Service
Today at its annual meeting, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) honored two members for their outstanding service — Christine Cassel, visiting professor at the University of California, San Francisco; and Mary Wakefield, visiting distinguished professor at...
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An Equity Agenda for the Field of Health Care Quality Improvement
Centering equity is imperative in delivering high-quality health care.
Authors of a new NAM Perspectives discussion paper have identified priorities that can help advance racial equity within the U.S. health care and delivery systems. Major areas of potential advancement include fostering patient trust in the health care system, increasing community engagement opportunities, improving leadership and culture, and rewarding organizations for prioritizing equity.
