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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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Health Officials Update Senate Panel on Safe COVID-19 Reopening Measures

Four government health officials testified before the Senate HELP Committee with updates on reopening the country amidst COVID-19.

  • July 2, 2020
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House Passes Bill to Strengthen Affordable Care Act

The House passed a bill to enhance the Affordable Care Act and reform prescription drug pricing.

  • July 2, 2020
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AAMC Gives Feedback for Future Pandemic Responses

The AAMC’s chief public policy officer sent a July 1 letter to the Senate HELP Committee chairman with lessons learned from COVID-19 and recommendation.

  • July 2, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Response Letter to HELP Committee on Future Pandemic Preparedness

The AAMC submitted a July 1 letter in response to Senate HELP Committee Chairman Lamar Alexander’s white paper seeking feedback on lessons learned from COVID an

  • July 1, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter on PPE, Testing Shortages to House Select Subcommittee

AAMC letter to House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis describing the impact of shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), testing supplies,

  • July 1, 2020
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House Members Introduce Research Relief Bill

House members introduce the Research Investment to Secure the Economy (RISE) Act, authorizing emergency supplemental funding to federal research agencies.

  • June 26, 2020
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House Democrats Release Infrastructure Package

House Democratic leaders introduced the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2) on June 22, legislation intended to address infrastructure needs across multiple sectors.

  • June 26, 2020
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Health Experts Testify Before Senate on Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Four public health experts testified before the Senate HELP Committee on future pandemic preparedness.

  • June 26, 2020
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Health Officials Testify on Administration’s COVID-19 Response

Administration officials testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee on the government’s COVID-19 response.

  • June 26, 2020
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AAMC, Health Groups Endorse National Health Service Corps Expansion

Sens. Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced legislation that would provide $5 billion for the NHSC.

  • June 26, 2020
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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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