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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 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 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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The AAMC submitted Dec. 22, 2023, comments to the CMS on the rule regarding the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process for Surprise Billing.

  • Jan. 12, 2024
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The AAMC joined more than 20 health groups urging affirmance of injunctions against Arkansas and Texas bans on gender-affirming care provided to adolescents.

  • Jan. 12, 2024
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The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS on its rule regarding proposed minimum staffing levels for long-term care facilities.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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President Biden issued a statement on open enrollment on Oct. 15.

  • Oct. 20, 2023
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]: The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held an Oct. 19 hearing on provider issues.

  • Oct. 20, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC and over 600 health care groups signed a letter to congressional leadership urging them to extend incentive payments for advanced APMs.

  • Oct. 20, 2023
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The AAMC joined more than 20 health organizations supporting a legal challenge to a Florida ban on providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18.

  • Oct. 20, 2023
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The Senate Finance Committee held an Oct. 18 hearing on deceptive practices in the Medicare Advantage Program.

  • Oct. 20, 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

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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