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Deans and Learners Visit Capitol Hill to Amplify Academic Medicine Priorities

AAMC-member institution deans and learners advocated for academic medicine priorities on Capitol Hill before attending the 2026 CHCI Annual Awards Gala.

  • Sept. 18, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

  • July 22, 2026
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The VA and Academic Medicine: Partners in Health Care, Training, and Research

This resource outlines how the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals partner with Veterans Affairs on physician training, research, and clinical care.

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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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VA Announces New RFPs for Resident Positions through the MISSION Act

The VA announced two new RFPs to fund resident positions and the development of new residency programs. 

  • Oct. 2, 2026
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CMS Finalizes Payment Model Aligning Part B Drug Pricing with Other Countries 

CMS final rule significantly narrows scope of new drug payment model aimed at aligning Medicare Part B drug prices with economically comparable countries.  

  • Oct. 2, 2026
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AAMC-Supported National Latino and Latina Physician Day Resolution Introduced 

An AAMC-supported bipartisan congressional resolution designating Oct. 1 as National Latino and Latina Physician Day was introduced on Sept. 28.  

  • Oct. 2, 2026
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AAMC Responds to Senate Finance Democrats' Health Coverage RFI

The AAMC submitted a detailed response to Senate Finance Committee Democrats' RFI on expanding and improving health care coverage.

  • Oct. 2, 2026
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AAMC Response to Senate Finance Committee Democrats' Coverage RFI

The AAMC responded to a July RFI from Senate Finance Committee Democrats on expanding health care coverage.

  • Oct. 2, 2026
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