In 2004, in the middle of a rising national conflict in the United States on the possibility of public health insurance, the Institute made the major news media by recommending unequivocally that the nation implement universal health coverage by the year 2010.
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National Academy of Science. (n.d.). IOM about. Retrieved January 15, 2004. (http://www.iom.edu/about.asp)
Stein, R. (2004). National science panel urges universal health coverage by 2010. Retrieved January 15, 2004. (http://www.startribune.com/stories/1556/4319847.html)
IOM President Harvey V. Fineberg said the recent elections mark a milestone for the institute, which is celebrating its 35th year this year.
Jack Dixon, Ph.D., professor of pharmacology, cellular and molecular medicine, and chemistry and biochemistry, University of California, San Diego, nominated Goodman for the Institute of Medicine honor.
With their election, IOM members make a commitment to involve themselves in the work of the institute, which conducts studies and other activities addressing a wide range of issues in medical science, health services, public health and health policy.
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