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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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HRSA - Health Resources & Services Administration
Advocacy & Policy

The AAMC’s diversity and health equity legislative priorities for the 118th Congress.

  • April 26, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC and 100 organizations joined in support of $10.5 billion for HRSA in FY 24.

  • March 23, 2023
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Washington Highlights

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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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted testimony to the House Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee including funding recommendations for Department of HHS programs in FY 2023.

  • May 26, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted testimony to the Senate Labor-HHS-Education subcommittee including funding recommendations for Department of HHS programs in FY 2023.

  • May 11, 2022
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Washington Highlights

The Senate voted on Feb. 17 to pass and send to the president’s desk the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, a bill endorsed by the AAMC.

  • Feb. 25, 2022
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Washington Highlights

The House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously advanced the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act on Nov. 17, among other health bills.

  • Nov. 19, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Joins Letter Requesting Additional Funding for Telehealth Resource Centers in FY 2022 LHHS Appropriations Act

  • Sept. 15, 2021
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Washington Highlights

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, testified at a Senate HELP subcommittee hearing on the physician workforce shortage.

  • May 21, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC President and CEO Written Testimony for HELP Subcommittee Hearing

  • May 20, 2021
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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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