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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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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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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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The AAMC May 12 joined the Premier Healthcare Alliance, American College of Physicians, Medical Group Management Association, National Association of Accountabl

  • May 13, 2016
Testimony & Correspondence

On May 12, the AAMC joined the Premier Healthcare Alliance, American College of Physicians, Medical Group Management Association, National Association of Accoun

  • May 12, 2016
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) April 11 announced Comprehensive Primary Care Plus (CPC+), an advanced primary care model that builds on th

  • April 15, 2016
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Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Robert Casey (D-Penn.) April 11 sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Sl

  • April 15, 2016
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A total of 69 medical schools signed a statement AAMC released March 29, highlighting how “academic medical centers across the country are actively developing r

  • April 1, 2016
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The AAMC March 28 submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding a proposed rule that would update the methodology

  • April 1, 2016
Testimony & Correspondence

On March 28th AAMC submitted a comment letter in response to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' proposed rule that highlights some specific recommendatio

  • March 31, 2016
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Feb. 16 released a physician core measure set, which is intende

  • Feb. 18, 2016
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC Feb. 17 sent a letter to House Energy and Commerce leaders regarding health care stakeholder concerns with the site-neutral payment provisions included

  • Feb. 17, 2016
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC Jan. 27 submitted a comment letter in response to the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee’s request for input on how to improve physician

  • Jan. 29, 2016
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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.

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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