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AAMC Hosts Capitol Hill Briefing on VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC hosted a Capitol Hill briefing on May 12 commemorating the 80th anniversary of the VA-academic medicine partnership

  • May 15, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Tracking NIH Funding

Explore NIH grant funding data, including funding trends, funding by IC, new and competing awards, and multiyear funding, updated throughout the fiscal year.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

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

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AAMC Joins Letter Supporting Policies to Strengthen Advanced Payment Models 

 The AAMC joined more than 25 groups urging Congress to strengthen APMs, stabilize physician payments, and advance value-based care in Medicare. 

  • March 20, 2026
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AAMC-Endorsed H-1Bs for Physicians and the Healthcare Workforce Act Introduced 

The AAMC endorsed a bill to exempt physicians and other health professionals from the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions and prohibit additional fees.  

  • March 20, 2026
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 AAMC-Endorsed EMPOWER for Health Act introduced in the Senate 

AAMC endorsed a bipartisan bill to reauthorize HRSA Title VII health professional workforce development programs.  

  • March 20, 2026
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 AAMC Voices Support for Rural Residency Planning and Development Act  

The AAMC joined 40-plus groups backing a bipartisan bill to expand rural residency programs and strengthen the physician workforce in underserved communities. 

  • March 20, 2026
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AAMC Highlights Insurer Practices, Provider Pressures at House Hearing on Health Care Costs

The AAMC urged lawmakers to address insurer practices and provider pressures at a House hearing on health care costs and affordability.

  • March 20, 2026
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