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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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Biomedical Research
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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Secretary Becerra Testifies on FY 2022 HHS Budget Request

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on the FY 2022 HHS budget request in front of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on May 12.

  • May 14, 2021
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AAMC Submits Comments on Implementation of the No Surprises Act

The AAMC asks that implementation of the No Surprises Act consider the uniqueness of teaching hospitals.

  • May 13, 2021
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House Members Send Dear Colleague Letter to Sec. Becerra on the Provider Relief Fund

House members sent a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra requesting additional time for providers to use Provider Relief Fund Resources.

  • May 12, 2021
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Senate Confirms Andrea Palm as HHS Deputy Secretary

The Senate confirmed Andrea Palm to serve as HHS Deputy Secretary.

  • May 12, 2021
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AAMC Letter of Support for Melanie Egorin, Phd for HHS ASL

The AAMC sent a letter of support for Melanie Egorin, PhD to be HHS Assistant Secretary for Legislation.

  • May 11, 2021
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