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Advocacy & Policy

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. Learn more about the AAMC’s priorities for the 118th Congress.

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AAMC Recognizes Recipients of 2024 Champion of Academic Medicine Awards

The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress for their excellence in Champion of Academic Medicine Awards.

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AAMC Policy and Priorities

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Research

AAMC-member institutions endeavor to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and champion an environment where medical discovery can flourish. This strong commitment is key to innovation that benefits patients.

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Clinical Care

AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere.

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Investing in Healthier Communities

Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges.

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Workforce

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals play a crucial role in preparing future physicians who help create a healthier future for all with innovative graduate medical education.

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Washington Highlights

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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Coronavirus
Washington Highlights

The AAMC joined a letter expressing support for U.S. vaccine safety systems to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.

  • Feb. 16, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins 54 other organization in a letter expressing strong support for U.S. vaccine safety systems to the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pande

  • Feb. 15, 2024
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The AAMC joined over 100 other provider groups in a Dec. 5 letter to Congress urging action on pending Medicare cuts.

  • Dec. 9, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined nearly 400 stakeholder groups in a Sept. 13 letter to Senate leaders, urging them to extend key telehealth waivers.

  • Sept. 13, 2022
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Press Release

The AAMC issued the following statement in response to the announcement that Anthony S. Fauci, MD, will step down in December 2022.

  • Aug. 22, 2022
Washington Highlights

An AAMC-supported extension of key telehealth waivers passed the House of Representatives on July 27.

  • July 29, 2022
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Washington Highlights

The House appropriations subcommittee approved its FY 2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies spending bill on June 23.

  • June 24, 2022
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Washington Highlights

Federal officials testified before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on the COVID-19 response on June 16.

  • June 17, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined a group representing America's hospitals and health systems in submitting comments in support of the SAVE Act

  • June 14, 2022
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Washington Highlights

On May 17, the Senate HELP Committee released a draft of the FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act, which contains a number of provisions related to the FDA.

  • May 20, 2022
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Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC)

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals, and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

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Advocacy Coalitions

The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research supports enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral, and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

The HPNEC advocates for continued support for the health professions and nursing workforce development programs critical to providing continued services to underserved and minority communities.

The FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical, and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations.

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

We are a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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