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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 Convenes Health Groups in Support of Violence Intervention Programs

The AAMC issued a press release calling for federal funding to support hospital- and community-based violence intervention programs to combat gun violence.

  • July 1, 2021
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AAMC Submits Pandemic Preparedness Recommendations

The AAMC sent a letter to key congressional committees detailing recommendations for preparing for the next pandemic.

  • July 1, 2021
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GME Advocacy Coalition Submits Comments on IPPS Proposed GME Slot Distribution

The GME Advocacy Coalition submitted comments to CMS regarding its proposed distribution of 1,000 new graduate medical education (GME) slots.

  • July 1, 2021
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AAMC, Hospital Groups Oppose Proposed Infrastructure Financing Mechanisms

The AAMC joined other hospitals in a letter opposing two proposed financing mechanisms in the recently proposed Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.

  • July 1, 2021
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AAMC Comments on Payment and Quality Proposals in FY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments on June 28 to the CMS on the hospital payment and quality proposals in the FY 2022 IPPS proposed rule.

  • July 1, 2021
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