NAM Perspectives
The National Academy of Medicine’s digital journal provides a venue for leading health, medical, science, and policy experts to reflect on issues and opportunities important to the advancement of our mission.
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Jul 28, 2025Discussion Paper
Redefining Aging: A Call to Action for Society to Address a Demographic Shift in Health Care
Aging and Healthy LongevityEducation, Training, and Leadership

Jul 21, 2025Discussion Proceedings
Fostering Action to Address Ethical and Societal Implications of Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation in Health and Medicine
Emerging Science and TechnologyArtificial Intelligence

Jun 30, 2025Commentary
Standardizing Assessment and Reporting of Functioning Information for Rehabilitation and Healthy Aging
Aging and Healthy LongevityPatient and Consumer Issues
Standardizing Assessment and Reporting of Functioning Information for Rehabilitation and Healthy Aging

Jun 16, 2025Commentary
The Case for Hospitals to Boost Single-Use Device Reprocessing Programs
Drugs and DevicesClimate Change and Sustainability

Jun 9, 2025Commentary
The Imperative of a Global Pandemic Risk Assessment Framework
Infectious DiseasesPreparedness and Response

Jun 9, 2025Discussion Proceedings
Pandemic Risk Assessment and its Intersection with Climate Change: Needs, Opportunities, and Design Considerations
Infectious DiseasesPreparedness and Response

Apr 14, 2025Discussion Paper
Regulatory Agenda: Addressing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Health Care Building Energy Use
The purpose of this discussion paper is to outline a series of potential policy proposals that can be implemented to reduce emissions from health care facilities.
Climate Change and Sustainability

Apr 14, 2025Commentary
Health and Health Care Delivery Transformation and Climate Change: A Global Opportunity to Develop Prepared, Responsive, and Resilient Health Systems
Climate Change and Sustainability

Apr 7, 2025Discussion Paper
A Path to Improved Health Care Worker Well-Being: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Health Worker Well-BeingInfectious Diseases

Mar 24, 2025Discussion Paper
The State of Healthy Parenting in Primary Care Interventions in Advancing Health Equity
Community HealthChildren and Families