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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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AAMC, Health Care Groups Support Value in Health Care Act

The AAMC joined a letter in support of the Value in Health Care Act of 2021, which would reform Medicare value-based models and accountable care organizations.

  • July 23, 2021
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AAMC Responds to Cures 2.0 Discussion Draft, ARPA-H Authorization Proposal

The AAMC provided feedback on a discussion draft of the Cures 2.0 Act and an ARPA-H request for information.

  • July 23, 2021
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HHS Secretary Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, JD, renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration on July 19 for an additional 90 days.

  • July 23, 2021
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AAMC, Health Care Stakeholder Letter Urging Physician Fee Schedule Cut Relief

The AAMC joined 108 health care groups in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to avoid cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

  • July 23, 2021
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AAMC Endorsement of Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

AAMC Endorsement of Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

  • July 23, 2021
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