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.
Mar 9, 2026Discussion Paper
Toward a National Health Digital and Data Architecture: Laying the Foundation for Digital Transformation
This is the first in a series of papers from the Commission on Investment Imperatives for a Healthy Nation that describes their vision for a new health system, the priorities that must be considered, and the actions that can be taken to make their vision a reality.
Digital Health
Feb 9, 2026Paper Series
Commission on Investment Imperatives for a Healthy Nation Workstream Paper Series
Payment ReformDigital HealthHealth Policy and RegulationLearning Health SystemPrivate Sector Investment and Partnerships
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
Mar 9, 2026News
NAM Outlines a Path to a Fully Interoperable National Health Data Architecture
Digital HealthLearning Health System
Mar 4, 2026News
National Academy of Medicine Launches “Patient Safety in the Era of AI” Initiative to Harness AI for Breakthrough Improvement in Patient Safety
Artificial IntelligenceDigital HealthLearning Health SystemPatient and Consumer Issues
Feb 23, 2026Story
“How Are We Getting Her Off the Ventilator?”
Education, Training, and Leadership
