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AAMC Statement on Health and Human Services Funding in FY 2024 Appropriations Legislation

The AAMC is pleased Congress passed its fiscal year 2024 spending package preserving funding for critical health care programs integral to academic medicine.

  • March 25, 2024

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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Testimony & Correspondence
Community Comment Letter to FDA Regarding the Training of Health Care Providers on Pain Management and Safe Use of Opioid Analgesics

The Conjoint Committee on Continuing Education (CCCE), a national coalition of 26 organizations in the professions of medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy, ph

  • July 11, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence
Comment Letter on Patient Engagement Efforts Across the FDA

AAMC submitted comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on their efforts to enhance patient engagement.

  • June 13, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter to FDA on Age, Race, and Ethnicity Data in Medical Device Clinical Studies

AAMC offers comments related to evaluating and reporting on age, race and ethnicity sub-group data in medical device clinical studies.

  • Sept. 14, 2016
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Testimony & Correspondence
Laboratory Developed Tests (LDTs) Educational Document

An educational primer on the regulation of laboratory developed tests (LDTs.)

  • Sept. 14, 2016
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter to FDA Concerning International Drug Scheduling of Ketamine

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Atul Grover, M.D., Ph.D.,  Oct. 9 responded to the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) request for comments regarding the WHO’

  • Oct. 9, 2015
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Submits Comment Letters to FDA and OHRP on Electronic Informed Consent Draft Guidance

The AAMC May 7 submitted a comment letter, to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and a comment letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Offic

  • May 8, 2015
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits a Comment Letter to the FDA on Electronic Informed Consent Draft Guidance

AAMC submitted a letter May 7 to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on the draft guidance for industry, clinical investigators, and institutional review boa

  • May 7, 2015
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits Letter to FDA on Public Health Concerns of Demographic Subgroups

The AAMC submit a letter to the FDA regarding areas of public health concern for racial/ethnic minority populations to enhance development of the FDA’s research

  • April 17, 2015
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on FDA Proposed Guidance on LDTs

AAMC submitted a Feb. 2 comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding their draft guidance to regulate laboratory developed tests (LDTs), a

  • Feb. 4, 2015
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Comments on Proposed Rule to Review Existing Regulations

The AAMC submitted comments on a Department of Health and Human Services notice of proposed rulemaking to review existing regulations.

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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

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

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.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

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

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

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.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

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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