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AAMC Statement on Full Committee Markup of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

AAMC appreciates lawmakers' efforts to prioritize medical research and urges the committee to protect public health priorities.

  • Sept. 11, 2025
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AAMC Statement on Markup of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing Workforce…

The AAMC released a statement on the markup of legislative proposals to expand the health workforce.

  • Sept. 9, 2025
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AAMC Honors Recipients of 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education

The AAMC honored the recipients of the 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

  • Aug. 26, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

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

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Receives CDC Award to Build Confidence in COVID-19 Vaccines and Move the Nation Forward

The AAMC has announced a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control to build confidence in COVID-19 vaccines.

  • March 19, 2021
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MACPAC Releases March 2021 Report to Congress

On March 15 MACPAC released its annual analysis of DSH allotments to states, within its 2021 report containing Medicaid and CHIP payment policy recommendations.

  • March 19, 2021
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MedPAC Releases March 2021 Report to Congress

MedPAC released its 2021 “Report to the Congress: Medicare Payment Policy” on March 15.

  • March 19, 2021
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Federal Agency Leaders Testify with Update on the COVID-19 Response

Federal officials testified before House and Senate committees on the government’s response to COVID-19 during the week of March 15.

  • March 19, 2021
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GME Expansion Bill Introduced in Senate

The Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act was introduced in the Senate on March 18.

  • March 19, 2021
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