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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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Legislative Branch (Congress)
Washington Highlights

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • March 22, 2024
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 20 passed the AAMC-supported Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.

  • March 22, 2024
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MedPAC’s March 2024 report to Congress recommends payment updates across seven Medicare payment systems and includes a Medicare Advantage status report.

  • 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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On March 12, Rep. Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) unveiled the 340B PATIENTS Act, which would codify covered entities’ ability to use contract pharmacies. 

  • March 15, 2024
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On March 9, President Biden signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, averting a partial government shutdown. 

  • March 15, 2024
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The AAMC issued a statement for the record in support of the Acute Hospital Care at Home Program on March 12, ahead of a Ways and Means Committee hearing.

  • March 15, 2024
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The AAMC joined over 40 members of the GME Advocacy Coalition in a March 13 sign-on letter of support for the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act.

  • March 15, 2024
Washington Highlights

The Energy and Commerce Committee convened a markup of 19 bills and passed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act

  • March 15, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a statement for the record for the March 12 House Ways and Means Committee Hearing on home health on March 12.

  • March 12, 2024
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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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