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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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Statement on Improving Health Through DEI

The AAMC and other health care and medical associations made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, to help improve our nation’s health.

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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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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 HHS finalized a permanent policy to allow patients in Opioid Treatment Programs to receive buprenorphine through telehealth.

  • Feb. 2, 2024
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Washington Highlights

On Dec. 12, the Senate HELP Committee advanced legislation reauthorizing federal programs to address the opioid epidemic. 

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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The DEA and HHS announced the temporary extension of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities for prescription of controlled medications on Oct. 10.

  • Oct. 13, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On March 31, the AAMC submitted comments to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) on two proposed rules on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth.

  • April 7, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Mar. 28 the DEA issued guidance on the eight-hour training requirement for the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disord

  • March 31, 2023
Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submits comments to the DEA in opposition of the proposed in-person visit requirement for the initiation of buprenorphine via telemedicine

  • March 31, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

On Mar. 31 the AAMC submitted comments to the DEA in response to the proposed rule on prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine

  • March 31, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on Feb. 24 proposed two rules limiting post-PHE telemedicine prescription of controlled substances.

  • March 3, 2023
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AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award

This award recognizes members of Congress and staff for extraordinary leadership in support of the academic medicine community.

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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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