Congress Passes Match Legislation
April 9, 2004 - Legislation clarifying that the National
Resident Matching Program (NRMP) does not violate antitrust
law was cleared for the President's signature on April 7.
Through the leadership of Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), a provision
entitled "Confirmation of Antitrust Status of Graduate
Medical Education Resident Matching Programs," was included
in the conference report to the Pension Funding Equity Act
of 2004 (H.R.
3108). This legislation passed the House on April 2 and
the Senate April 7. President Bush is expected to sign the
bill.
Information:
Richard Knapp, Executive Vice President
AAMC Office of Governmental Relations
Rmknapp@aamc.org
(202) 282-0410
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