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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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Testimony & Correspondence
HPNEC Submits FY27 Outside Witness Testimony to House Labor-H Appropriations Subcommittee

HPNEC submitted testimony for the record to the House LHHS Appropriations Subcommittee on FY 2027 appropriations.

  • April 16, 2026
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Joint Statement on Workplace Violence in Healthcare

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a statement recognizing the need to address workplace violence in the health care setting.

  • April 16, 2026
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AAMC Joins Letter in Support of H-1B Visa Fee Exemptions Legislation

AAMC joined 47 groups in sending a letter of support to the sponsors of H.R. 7961, which would exempt health care workers from the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee.

  • April 15, 2026
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NABR Letter of Concern for VA Animal Research Limitation

AAMC joins 32 organizations in April 13 letter expressing concern for legislative proposal to limit VA animal research

  • April 13, 2026
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Washington Highlights
MACPAC Reviews Work Requirements, Prior Authorization, and Program Integrity  

MACPAC met on April 9 and 10 to discuss topics including implementation of work requirements, prior authorization, and Medicaid program integrity.  

  • April 10, 2026
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