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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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On March 22, the House passed a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education appropriations.

  • March 22, 2024
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The president’s budget request, released on March 11, provides increases for most academic medicine priorities.

  • March 15, 2024
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Congress passed an additional continuing resolution on Feb 29 to extend fiscal year 2023 funding temporarily through March 8 and March 22.

  • March 1, 2024
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Press Release

Read the AAMC's grave concerns about the House's passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

  • Dec. 11, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) revised the grant review process for research project grants, effective January 2025.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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The AAMC joined a group letter in support of extending and bolstering mandatory funding for the NHSC before its expiration on Sept. 30.

  • July 21, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined a group letter with 64 other organizations requesting an extension of mandatory funding for the NHSC.

  • July 12, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a June 12 letter in response to a NIH RFI on Improving NRSA fellowship

  • June 12, 2023
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Washington Highlights

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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Press Release

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

  • June 29, 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

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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