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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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Interprofessionalism Quality & Safety
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AAMC Submits Comments on Future Improvements to Hospital Star Ratings Methodology

The AAMC submitted comments to CMS regarding potential future enhancements to the Hospital Compare Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings methodology.

  • March 29, 2019
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HPNEC, AAMC Hold Congressional Briefing on HRSA Titles VII and VIII Workforce Programs

The Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition hosted a briefing on health professions, nursing workforce development and diversity pipeline programs,

  • March 15, 2019
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CMS Updates Hospital Quality Star Ratings, Invites Public Input on Future Improvements

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Feb. 28 released updated Star Ratings as part of a broader refresh to the hospital quality data publicly av

  • Feb. 28, 2019
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New Initiative: Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM

Leading academic and professional societies have announced their launch of the Societies Consortium on Sexual Harassment in STEMM.

  • Feb. 14, 2019
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AAMC Statement on Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Package

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement regarding Senate passage of the conference agreement on the fiscal year 2019 appropriations.

  • Sept. 18, 2018
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AHRQ Council Meeting: Future of the National Guideline Clearinghouse, and Making Data Relevant for Health System Leaders

At the July 18 National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality meeting, Gopal Khanna, MBA, Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Qual

  • July 27, 2018
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AAMC Joins Coalition, Lawmakers in Support of AHRQ Funding

A coalition of 142 organizations, including the AAMC, March 27 joined a House and Senate letter organized by the Friends of AHRQ urging appropriators to provide

  • April 13, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter to Senate Appropriations Labor-H Subcommittee Leadership on FY 2019 AHRQ Funding

Community sign-on letter organized by the Friends of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to the leadership of the Senate Appropriations Labor-

  • March 27, 2018
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Community Letter to House Appropriations Labor-H Subcommittee Leadership on FY 2019 AHRQ Funding

Community sign-on letter organized by the Friends of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to the leadership of the House Appropriations Labor-H

  • March 27, 2018
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AHRQ Council Meeting Highlights Agency Priorities and Activities

The National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality met March 16 to update council members about the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s

  • March 23, 2018
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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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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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