What is the National Academies Press?
The National Academies Press (NAP) is the publishing arm of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, which provides expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world. NAP publishes more than 200 books a year on a wide range of topics in science, engineering, and health, capturing the most authoritative views on important issues in science and health policy. The NAP is best known for its publication of the landmark report, Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century, which was released in 2001.