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AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming the unlawfulness of cuts to NIH-funded research.

  • Jan. 6, 2026
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Distribution of 400 New Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions Marks Milestone in Expanding the…

The AAMC issued a statement announcing the distribution of new Medicare-supported graduate medical education residency positions.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on CY 2027 MA and Part D Policy and Technical Changes Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments in response to CMS’ CY 2027 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policy and Technical Changes Proposed Rule.

  • Jan. 20, 2026
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MedPAC Votes on Annual Recommendations to Update Physician, Hospital Payment 

At MedPAC’s January meeting, commissioners voted on payment updates for physician and hospital services and reviewed reports on Part D and MA plans.

  • Jan. 16, 2026
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AAMC Joins Request to CMS to Clarify Drug Cost Acquisition Survey Mandate

The AAMC joined health groups in requesting the CMS correct a document stating that all OPPS hospitals “are to” participate in the Drug Acquisition Cost Survey.

  • Jan. 16, 2026
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AAMC Responds to Bipartisan Request for Input on MACRA Reform

On MACRA reform, the AAMC recommends sustaining alternative advanced payment models and targeted improvements to MIPS.

  • Jan. 16, 2026
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AAMC Joins Other Groups Requesting CMS to Clarify Drug Cost Acquisition Survey is Not Mandatory

AAMC joins group letter requesting a correction that suggests that hospitals are required to complete the OPPS Drug Acquisition Cost Survey.

  • Jan. 12, 2026
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