Health Care Effectiveness
Health care effectiveness means providing high-quality care while controlling costs, expanding access, and improving outcomes. The National Academy of Medicine leads efforts to advance health system transformation, promote patient-centered approaches, and integrate technology for more efficient care.
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Investment Imperatives for a Healthy Nation
The U.S. health care system is struggling with rising costs, inefficiencies, and poor health outcomes compared to peer nations, leaving many Americans dissatisfied with affordability, access, and quality. The NAM launched an expert commission to drive cross-sector collaboration and identify key priorities for strengthening the health system and improving national health outcomes.
May 19, 2025Special Publication
An Artificial Intelligence Code of Conduct for Health and Medicine: Essential Guidance for Aligned Action
Artificial IntelligenceEmerging Science and TechnologyLearning Health System
Apr 14, 2025Commentary
Health and Health Care Delivery Transformation and Climate Change: A Global Opportunity to Develop Prepared, Responsive, and Resilient Health Systems
National Academy of Medicine · Health and Health Care Delivery Transformation and Climate Change: A Global Opportunity to Develop Prepared, Responsive, and Resilient Health Systems (National Academy of Medicine) Health and health care delivery system transformation and climate change, two global megatrends, continue to garner growing attention by governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international convening bodies. Often viewed as […]
Climate Change and Sustainability
Apr 10, 2025Special Publication
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Health and Medicine: Opportunities and Responsibilities for Transformative Innovation
Artificial IntelligenceEmerging Science and TechnologyLearning Health System
Jan 14, 2026News
National Academy of Medicine Launches Shared Commitments Initiative to Accelerate Nationwide Progress Toward a Learning Health System
Learning Health System
Dec 11, 2025News
National Academy of Medicine Announces Steering Group for Patient Safety in the Era of AI Initiative and Upcoming 2026 Launch
Artificial IntelligenceDigital HealthLearning Health SystemPatient and Consumer Issues
Nov 18, 2025Story
How a Pediatrician Helped Build the Science of Vaccine Safety
Infectious DiseasesPatient and Consumer IssuesPreventionPublic Health
