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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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Federal Officials Provide COVID-19 Update to Senate HELP Committee

Federal health and science agency officials testified before the Senate HELP Committee on the U.S. COVID-19 response on May 11 before the Senate HELP Committee.

  • May 14, 2021
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CMS Issues Guidance to State Surveyors and FAQs on ADT Notifications

CMS releases interpretive guidance and FAQs on ADT Notifications.

  • May 14, 2021
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Committees Advance Bills Addressing Research Competitiveness, Foreign Influence

Committees in the House and Senate approved legislation impacting the research enterprise, addressing global competitiveness and foreign government influence.

  • May 14, 2021
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Ways and Means Committee Releases GAO Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Report

The House Ways and Means Committee released a Government Accountability Office report on maternal morbidity and mortality.

  • May 14, 2021
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AAMC, Hospital Groups Urge Provider Relief Fund Extension

The AAMC joined other hospital groups in a letter requesting a deadline extension and expedited distribution of the Provider Relief Fund.

  • May 14, 2021
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