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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 Statement Regarding 2021 Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) Delay

The AAMC issued this statement in response to the March 15 2021 Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) Delay.

  • March 16, 2021
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter of Endorsement for Public Health Infrastructure Investment Bill

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer sent a March 16 letter to Sen. Patty Murray in support of her recently introduced Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act.

  • March 16, 2021
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Murray Reintroduces AAMC-Supported Public Health Infrastructure Bill

Sen. Patty Murray reintroduced the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act, which is legislation endorsed by the AAMC.

  • March 12, 2021
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AAMC Joins Health Care Groups on Relief from Medicare Sequester and PAYGO

The AAMC joined health care organizations in a letter to congressional leadership asking for relief from the Medicare sequester and impending PAYGO cuts.

  • March 12, 2021
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President Biden Signs American Rescue Plan Act

President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act, a $1.9 trillion package to respond to COVID-19, on March 11.

  • March 12, 2021
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