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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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Surprise Billing Interim Final Rule Part II Regulations Issued

On Sept. 30, several federal agencies released an interim final rule that implements portions of the No Surprises Act.

  • Oct. 1, 2021
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Democratic Leaders Seek Path Forward on Infrastructure and Reconciliation Packages

The House worked on two legislative packages that include the president’s proposals to invest in the nation’s infrastructure during the week of Sept. 25.

  • Oct. 1, 2021
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President Biden Signs CR Avoiding Government Shutdown Through Dec. 3

The president signed a continuing resolution on Sept. 30 to fund the government through Dec. 3.

  • Oct. 1, 2021
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AAMC Submits Comments to the Dept. of Education Regarding Loan Forgiveness

On Sept. 23, the AAMC submitted comments to the Department of Education on the importance of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and how to improve it.

  • Sept. 30, 2021
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Higher Ed Groups Send Comments to OSTP on NSPM-33 Implementation

The AAMC joined four higher education associations in a letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy with comments on the upcoming research security gu

  • Sept. 30, 2021
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