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National Academy of Medicine Announces Inaugural Fellows in State Health Policy Fellowship Pilot Program
The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the inaugural class of fellows in a pilot State Health Policy Fellowship (SHPF) program. Starting in September, three health professionals will spend a year in state legislative and executive branch offices in...
From Vision to Reality: The Change Maker Campaign’s National Impact
By Jamie Durana Pressures on health workers have increased dramatically over the years, leading to skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, burnout, and overall job dissatisfaction. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed stark examples of health workers pushed to their...
National Academy of Medicine Names Seven NAM Fellows for 2024
WASHINGTON — The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected seven outstanding health professionals for the class of 2024 NAM Fellowships. The fellows were chosen based on their professional qualifications, reputations and accomplishments, and the relevance of...
Coding for Change: National Academies Hackathons Tackle the U.S. STI Epidemic
The National Academies co-hosted two hackathons aimed at spurring tech solutions to the nation's STI crisis. Meet some of the innovators taking up the challenge. By Akshara Karthik In the United States, the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) has reached...
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Artificial Intelligence in Health, Health Care, and Biomedical Science: An AI Code of Conduct Principles and Commitments Discussion Draft
“This moment presents a unique opportunity for the health care community, within the context of a competitive marketplace, to act collectively and with intention to design the future in the era of AI.”
A new NAM Perspectives outline a framework for stakeholders from various disciplines and industries to align and harness the benefits of AI, while also safeguarding against potential harms. Through responsible implementation, the commentary argues that we can foster accurate, safe, reliable, and ethical AI advancements health, health care, and biomedical science.
