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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

  • June 11, 2024

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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AAMC Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

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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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Biden Announces COVID-19 Winter Plan at Visit to National Institutes of Health

President Joe Biden outlined new actions to address COVID-19 in the winter during a Dec. 2 visit to the National Institutes of Health.

  • Dec. 3, 2021
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Reps. DeGette and Upton Introduce Cures 2.0 Act, Including ARPA-H Authorization

Reps. Diana DeGette and Fred Upton introduced the Cures 2.0 Act, including language to authorize ARPA-H.

  • Nov. 19, 2021
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Congress in Stalemate on FY22, Ad Hoc Group Urges Swift Passage of Funding for NIH

House Democrats urged Republicans to negotiate on FY 2022 spending and the Ad Hoc Group sent a Nov. 15 letter urging swift passage of NIH funding.

  • Nov. 19, 2021
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Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force Releases Final Report

The Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force published final recommendations and implementation plan, which were delivered to the White House on Nov. 10.

  • Nov. 19, 2021
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AAMC Commends Califf Nomination as Next FDA Commissioner

The AAMC issued a Nov. 12 statement commending President Joe Biden’s nomination of Robert Califf, MD, to be the next FDA commissioner.

  • Nov. 12, 2021
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AAMC Joins CNSF in Letters on Funding, Policy Priorities for the National Science Foundation

The AAMC joined the Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF) in letters to Congress and the Biden administration on National Science Foundation priorities.

  • Nov. 12, 2021
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Biden Administration Issues Vaccine Requirement Rules

CMS and OSHA issued COVID-19 vaccination requirements on Nov. 4. for large employers and facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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Congressional Democrats Reveal Updated $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Act

Congressional Democrats released legislative text and began consideration of the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act.

  • Oct. 29, 2021
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Rep. Eshoo Introduces Authorizing Legislation for President’s ARPA-H Proposal

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) introduced the ARPA-H Act on Oct. 15 to authorize the new research initiative.

  • Oct. 22, 2021
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NIH Director to Step Down by Year’s End

NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, announced on Oct. 5 that he will step down from his role by the end of 2021.

  • Oct. 8, 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

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

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.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

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

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

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.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

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 – 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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