Shaping the Future of Health and Medicine
Our world is changing rapidly, and it is critical that the health and medical sectors keep pace.
Readiness and adaptation must be core values across science, education, and clinical practice to meet the health needs of the future. At the National Academy of Medicine, we work to anticipate solutions for tomorrow’s challenges.
Initiative
Health Care Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct
The NAM is developing a framework to ensure that AI algorithms and their application in health, health care, and biomedical science perform accurately, safely, reliably, and ethically in the service of better health for all. With this guidance in hand, health care will move closer to the algorithmic integrity and national architecture required to achieve AI’s promise and avoid the peril.
Mar 28, 2025Paper Series
Pediatric Disaster Science Series
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) held the Symposium on Pediatric Disaster Science, led by the Action Collaborative for Disaster Research, on August 1st and 2nd, 2022, in Washington, DC. The meeting convened a broad representation of subject matter experts, including federal and nonfederal partners, with the goal of presenting the scope of […]
Children and FamiliesEducation, Training, and LeadershipPreparedness and Response
Apr 8, 2024Commentary
Artificial Intelligence in Health, Health Care, and Biomedical Science: An AI Code of Conduct Principles and Commitments Discussion Draft
Introduction This commentary presents initial concepts and content that the Steering Committee feel may be important to a draft Code of Conduct framework for use in the development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in health, health care, and biomedical science. Background As an emergent constellation of technologies, AI presents both unprecedented opportunities and potential risks for human health […]
Artificial IntelligenceEmerging Science and Technology
Nov 13, 2023Discussion Paper
Neurotechnology and Noninvasive Neuromodulation: Case Study for Understanding and Anticipating Emerging Science and Technology
Introduction This case study was developed as one of a set of three studies, focusing on somewhat mature but rapidly evolving technologies. These case studies are intended to draw out lessons for the development of a cross-sectoral governance framework for emerging technologies in health and medicine. The focus of the case studies is the governance ecosystem in the United States, […]
Drugs and DevicesEmerging Science and TechnologyQuality and Safety
Aug 1, 2024
Coding for Change: National Academies Hackathons Tackle the US STI Epidemic
Apr 8, 2024
New Paper Outlines Draft Code of Conduct to Ensure That the Use of AI In Health and Health Care Meets Its Full Potential Reliably and Safely
Feb 1, 2024
NAM President Victor Dzau Attends Climate, Vaccine, Women’s Health Events at the World Economic Forum
Jan 24, 2024
100 Days Mission Shares New Report Highlighting Recommendations for Pandemic Preparedness
