Why Finding a Primary Care Doctor Is So Hard January 31, 2025 Harvard Medical School physician-researcher diagnoses the problem and offers a plan for a cure
The Year in Harvard Medical School Science December 18, 2024 Reflecting on research discoveries reported in 2024
Nicole Maestas Named Chair of Health Care Policy August 29, 2024 Appointment highlights opportunities for policy research to improve well-being
Resident Physicians’ Exam Scores Tied to Patient Survival May 6, 2024 New analysis finds tests for new doctors can measure what matters — the life and health of patients
Telemedicine Can Change Care for the Better — With the Right Rules April 16, 2024 With pandemic-era rules set to expire, the future of remote medicine is in flux
How Children’s Birthdays Help Show the Best Month for Flu Shots February 21, 2024 Study confirms guidelines aimed at maximum immunity during peak flu season
What Happens When Private Equity Takes Over a Hospital December 26, 2023 New analysis shows alarming increase in patient complications
The Health and Economic Toll of Gun Violence in Youth November 6, 2023 Study details the physical, mental, and financial toll of gunshot injuries and deaths in children
10 HMS Researchers Elected to National Academy of Medicine October 19, 2023 Recognized for major contributions to medical science and health
A Fourth of U.S. Health Visits Now Delivered by Non-Physicians September 14, 2023 Health care provided by nurse practitioners and physician assistants expected to rise
Second Year of Pandemic Saw Spike in Child Mental Health Visits to ED July 12, 2023 A surge in girls’ visits drove the trend, fueling longer waits for inpatient care
Who Is Most at Risk for Long COVID? March 8, 2023 Demographic, clinical characteristics offer hints for caregivers, policymakers