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AAMC Statement on the Omission of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing…

AAMC is disappointed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee did not include legislation that would reauthorize certain HRSA programs.

  • Sept. 22, 2025
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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

  • Sept. 18, 2025
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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating September 15-19 as Medical Research Week

The AAMC celebrates five U.S. House Members introducing a resolution declaring September 15-19 as Medical Research Week.

  • Sept. 16, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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VA Issues RFP for New Resident Positions Through PPGMER

The VA on Sept. 18 issued an RFP for the second round of resident position distributions through PPGMER.

  • Sept. 26, 2025
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CMS Releases Second CY26 MA and Part D Policy and Technical Changes Final Rule

The CMS released a second CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policy and Technical Changes Final Rule finalizing provider directory proposals.

  • Sept. 26, 2025
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AAMC Joins Amicus Brief Opposing Federal Ban on Gender-Affirming Medical Care

The AAMC joined medical groups urging the Ninth Circuit to uphold an injunction against an executive order ban on gender-affirming medical care for adolescents.

  • Sept. 26, 2025
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AAMC Joins Request for Comment Period Extension on Duration of Status Proposed Rule

The AAMC joined a Sept. 16 collective comment, requesting a comment period extension on the proposed elimination of the Duration of Status regulation.

  • Sept. 26, 2025
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AAMC Issues Statement on FAIR Model for Indirect Costs

The AAMC issued a Sept. 23 statement in support of the Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) model. 

  • Sept. 26, 2025
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