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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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Washington Highlights

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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The AAMC joined two hospital and health system groups urging affirmance of a preliminary injunction against an Idaho abortion ban based on EMTALA pre-emption

  • March 22, 2024
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The AAMC issued a statement on the development of medical school curriculum.

  • March 18, 2024
Washington Highlights

The AAMC joined a Feb. 28 ACE letter opposing the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (BWPA) until the House decides on new offset.

  • March 1, 2024
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The AAMC joined other hospital associations in a Feb. 2 brief urging the Supreme Court to review a case regarding the formula for calculating DSH payments.

  • Feb. 9, 2024
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AAMC joined two letters responding to the House Education and the Workforce Committee markup of the College Cost Reduction Act (CCRA).

  • Feb. 2, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The CMS on Dec. 21, 2023, proposed a Medicare appeals process for patients admitted as inpatient whose status changed to outpatient.

  • Jan. 12, 2024
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Washington Highlights

Section 126 of the CAA, 2021 provides for 1,000 new Medicare-supported GME positions, distributed at 200 per year. Awards will be effective as of July 1, 2025.

  • Jan. 12, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submitted comments to the Office of Research Integrity on its notice of proposed rulemaking on public health service policies on research misconduct.

  • Dec. 28, 2023
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Press Release

Read the AAMC's grave concerns about the House's passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

  • Dec. 11, 2023
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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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