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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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AAMC Recognizes Recipients of 2024 Champion of Academic Medicine Awards

The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress for their excellence in Champion of Academic Medicine Awards.

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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 Senate Finance Committee held a March 14 hearing on President Joe Biden’s Health and Human Services (HHS) budget request for fiscal year (FY) 2025.

  • March 15, 2024
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The FTC and the HHS are requesting comments on whether drug wholesaler and group purchasing organization practices contribute to drug shortages.

  • Feb. 23, 2024
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The House Ways and Means Committee held a Feb. 6 hearing to examine the root causes of drug shortages.

  • Feb. 9, 2024
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The AAMC submitted Feb. 1 comments to NIST requesting a withdrawal of a proposed framework for federal agencies to exercise “march-in” rights on drug pricing.

  • Feb. 2, 2024
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The AAMC filed a Supreme Court amicus brief supporting the FDA in a case to decide whether a lower court may invalidate the agency’s approval of mifepristone.

  • Feb. 2, 2024
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The AAMC submitted comment to the CMS on the contract year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D policy and technical changes proposed rule.

  • Jan. 12, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comment to CMS on the contract year 2025 Medicare Advantage and Part D policy and technical changes proposed rule.

  • Jan. 2, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The CMS released revised guidance on the Medicare Prescription Drug Inflation Rebate Program for certain drugs covered under Medicare Part B and Part D.

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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On Dec. 5, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing examining the root causes of drug shortages.

  • Dec. 8, 2023
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The Biden administration has released a new framework on Bayh-Dole “march-in” authorities, open to public comment.

  • Dec. 8, 2023
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Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC)

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals, and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

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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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