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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
Advocacy & Policy
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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Biomedical Research
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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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter to HRSA on Manufacturer 340B Claims Data Collection

The AAMC sent a letter to HRSA, urging the agency to prevent drug manufacturers from implementing new 340B claims data collection requirements.

  • Feb. 4, 2026
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Joint Associations Group Thanks Congress for Strong Support of Scientific Research Funding and Infrastructure in Final FY26 Appropriations

The Joint Associations Group released a statement thanking Congress for supporting scientific research funding in final FY26 appropriations legislation.

  • Feb. 3, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the appropriations package.

  • Feb. 3, 2026
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MACPAC Reviews Work Requirements, MCOs, Behavioral Health, and Prior Authorization  

MACPAC met on Jan. 29 and 30 to discuss topics including oversight of MCOs, implementation of work requirements, behavioral health, and prior authorization.    

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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CMS Seeks Feedback on Strengthening Domestic Supply Chain of Medicines and Supplies

CMS is seeking public input on ways to strengthen the domestic supply chain of personal protective equipment and essential medicines.

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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