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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

  • June 11, 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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AAMC Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

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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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Diversity Increases at Medical Schools in 2022

The AAMC released its annual applicant and enrollment data for the 2022-23 academic year.

  • Dec. 13, 2022
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HHS to Pay 340B Hospitals Full OPPS rate for Drugs for CY 2022

On Oct. 13, the HHS posted an increase in reimbursements for 340B drugs, effective Sept. 28-Dec. 31, after the Supreme Court invalidated a prior reduction.

  • Oct. 19, 2022
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AAMC Leads Amicus Brief in Support of Consideration of Race in Higher Education Admissions

The AAMC and 45 health professional and educational organizations submitted an amicus brief in support of consideration of race in higher education admissions

  • July 29, 2022
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Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals Contribute $728 Billion, 3% of U.S. GDP

This AAMC report examines economic impact of institutions in their communities.

  • June 29, 2022
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AAMC, Coalitions Submit FY23 Funding Priorities to House Appropriators, Authorizers

The AAMC submitted testimony and letters to congressional appropriators and authorizers detailing recommendations for fiscal year 2023 funding priorities.

  • May 27, 2022
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AAMC Addresses OSTP Request on Strengthening Community Health Through Technology

On March 30, the AAMC responded to an OSTP RFI on how digital technologies are used to transform community health, individual wellness, and health equity.

  • April 8, 2022
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President Proposes FY 23 Increases for Health Programs, ARPA-H

President Biden released his FY 2023 budget request, including increased investments in health agencies.

  • April 1, 2022
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AAMC Responds to House GOP RFI on Treatments

The AAMC responded to the Healthy Future Task Force Subcommittee on Treatments’ RFI on March 18.

  • March 25, 2022
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CMS Announces New ACO Model to Replace Direct Contracting

The CMS announced the Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) Model to replace Direct Contracting.

  • March 11, 2022
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AAMC, Other Stakeholders Urge HHS Not to Cancel Direct Contracting Model

The AAMC joined 222 health organizations in a Feb. 14 letter urging the HHS to fix rather than cancel the Global and Professional Direct Contracting Model.

  • Feb. 18, 2022
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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)

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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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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