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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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CMS Releases Guidance on Changes to Medicaid Eligibility Redeterminations  

The CMS issued guidance on the implementation of Medicaid Eligibility determination based on Section 71107 of the OBBBA.  

  • March 13, 2026
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Senate HELP Committee Examines Foreign Financial Contributions to Higher Ed

The Senate HELP Committee discussed the DETERRENT Act to expand university reporting requirements for foreign gifts.

  • March 13, 2026
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Senate Passes Bill to Extend SBIR/STTR Programs

The Senate approved a bill to extend SBIR and STTR through 2031. The measure is expected in the House next week.

  • March 13, 2026
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AAMC Comments on 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule 

The AAMC submitted comments in response to the CMS’ 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters proposed rule.  

  • March 13, 2026
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AAMC Submits Statement for the Record for Ways and Means Hearing on Health Care Workforce

The AAMC submitted a statement to the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee regarding its Feb. 24 hearing on the health care workforce.  

  • March 13, 2026
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