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Advocacy & Policy

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. Learn more about the AAMC’s priorities for the 118th Congress.

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Statement on Improving Health Through DEI

The AAMC and other health care and medical associations made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, to help improve our nation’s health.

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AAMC Policy and Priorities

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Research

AAMC-member institutions endeavor to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and champion an environment where medical discovery can flourish. This strong commitment is key to innovation that benefits patients.

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Clinical Care

AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere.

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Investing in Healthier Communities

Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges.

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Workforce

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals play a crucial role in preparing future physicians who help create a healthier future for all with innovative graduate medical education.

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Washington Highlights

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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Testimony & Correspondence Health Care Systems
Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Center for Health Justice response to NIH NCCIH on defining a set of key determinants for whole person health

  • June 17, 2022
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The AAMC submitted comments on CMS' FY 2023 IPPS proposed rule

  • June 16, 2022
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The AAMC submitted responses to the House Ways and Means Committee’s RFI on the climate crisis and health care sector.

  • May 13, 2022
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AAMC comments on OSHA COVID-19 ETS Comment Period Reopening

  • April 20, 2022
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AAMC asks OSHA to extend deadline for comment on health care Emergency Temporary Standard

  • April 5, 2022
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The AAMC submitted comments on Feb. 25 to the CMS on proposals for HPSA prioritization, PRA and FTE count resets, and other issues of interest to AAMC members.

  • Feb. 25, 2022
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Department of Health and Human Services Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to withdraw or repeal the Final Rule, Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations

  • Dec. 22, 2021
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AAMC comments on surprise billing Part 1 interim final rule

  • Aug. 31, 2021
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AAMC comments on OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Interim Final Rule

  • Aug. 2, 2021
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The AAMC joined other health care groups in a letter urging United Healthcare to reverse its controversial new emergency department policy.

  • June 16, 2021
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AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award

This award recognizes members of Congress and staff for extraordinary leadership in support of the academic medicine community.

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Advocacy Coalitions

The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research supports enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral, and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

The HPNEC advocates for continued support for the health professions and nursing workforce development programs critical to providing continued services to underserved and minority communities.

The FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical, and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations.

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AAMC Action

AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

We are a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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