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.
Commission
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.
Dec 16, 2024Commentary
Shared Commitments for Health and Health Care: A Trust Framework from the Learning Health System
Introduction The 21st century has already experienced stunning developments in biomedical science and medical care, ranging from heralded advances in genomic science and informatics technology to influential improvements in the prevention, treatment, and management of chronic diseases (e.g., heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer) and infectious diseases (e.g., HIV, COVID-19, and mpox). On the other hand, achieving the full […]
Digital HealthHealth Policy and RegulationQuality and Safety
May 13, 2024Discussion Paper
Streamlining Regulatory Oversight of Respirators Used in Health Care Settings Will Improve Worker Protection
Introduction Respirators used in U.S. health care settings, including disposable filtering facepiece respirators (FFRs), full face respirators, reusable elastomeric half mask respirators (EHMRs), and powered air purifying respirators (PAPRs), must be approved by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) (see Figure 1). The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that only NIOSH Approved® respirators be used […]
Health Policy and RegulationInfectious DiseasesQuality and Safety
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
Feb 12, 2025
Placements of the 2024-2025 RWJF Health Policy Fellows Announced
Dec 16, 2024
NAM Paper Presents Shared Commitments to Increase Performance and Trust in the US Health System
Nov 13, 2024
Bridging Practice and Policy: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellows Program Celebrates 50 Years of Health Leadership
