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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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House Passes Cures Act

The House of Representatives July 10 approved (344-77) the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6). A total of 170 Republicans and 174 Democrats voted for the bill whil

  • July 10, 2015
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Appropriations Panels Approve HHS Spending Bills

The House Appropriations Committee June 24 approved its fiscal year (FY) 2016 Labor-HHS spending bill by a 30-21 vote after rejecting a number of Democratic ame

  • June 26, 2015
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CBO Issues Cost Estimate for 21st Century Cures Act

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) June 23 estimated the cost of implementing the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) would total $106.4 billion for the 2016-202

  • June 26, 2015
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AAMC Submits Letter to NIH on the Precision Medicine Cohort

The AAMC June 19 submitted a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) regarding strategies to improve community engagement and address health dispariti

  • June 26, 2015
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AAMC Joins Research Community in Support of 21st Century Cures Act

The AAMC June 6 joined more than 100 patient and voluntary health groups, medical and scientific societies, and research institutions and organizations, in a le

  • June 19, 2015
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AAMC Supports 21st Century Cures Act

AAMC President and CEO Darrell Kirch, M.D., June 5 sent a letter to House Energy and Commerce Chair Fred Upton (R-Mich.) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Col.) endorsi

  • June 12, 2015
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House Energy and Commerce Panel Passes 21st Century Cures Act

The House Energy and Commerce Committee May 21 unanimously approved the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6) after delaying the mark-up for a day as committee member

  • May 22, 2015
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Senate NIH Caucus Holds Initial Briefing

At a May 19 Capitol Hill briefing, Senators Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) officially launched the Senate National I

  • May 22, 2015
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AAMC Comments to NIH on Strategies to Improve the Sustainability of Biomedical Research

The AAMC May 17 submitted a comment letterto the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in response to a Request for Information on optimizing funding policies and

  • May 22, 2015
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House Panel Advances 21st Century Cures Bill

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health May 14 approved the 21st Century Cures Act by unanimous voice vote. The subcommittee approved a bipartisan

  • May 15, 2015
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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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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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