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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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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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MedPAC Votes on Annual Recommendations to Update Physician, Hospital Payment 

At MedPAC’s January meeting, commissioners voted on payment updates for physician and hospital services and reviewed reports on Part D and MA plans.

  • Jan. 16, 2026
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AAMC Joins Request to CMS to Clarify Drug Cost Acquisition Survey Mandate

The AAMC joined health groups in requesting the CMS correct a document stating that all OPPS hospitals “are to” participate in the Drug Acquisition Cost Survey.

  • Jan. 16, 2026
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AAMC Responds to Bipartisan Request for Input on MACRA Reform

On MACRA reform, the AAMC recommends sustaining alternative advanced payment models and targeted improvements to MIPS.

  • Jan. 16, 2026
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AAMC Joins Other Groups Requesting CMS to Clarify Drug Cost Acquisition Survey is Not Mandatory

AAMC joins group letter requesting a correction that suggests that hospitals are required to complete the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey.

  • Jan. 12, 2026
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Applications Open for Final Round of Section 126 Residency Distributions 

The final round of applications is now open for 200 FTE residency positions, authorized by Section 126 of the CAA.

  • Jan. 9, 2026
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