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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

Applications for the CMS’ Making Care Primary, a voluntary model open to providers in eight states, will launch this summer for a start date of July 1, 2024.

  • June 16, 2023
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A District Court judge ruled to strike down a key provision of the ACA requiring private health insurance plans cover certain preventive health care services.

  • April 7, 2023
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On April 3, the AAMC submitted comments to federal agencies regarding coverage of and access to preventive services inclusive of women’s preventive services.

  • April 7, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments to ensure coverage of and access to preventive services inclusive of women’s preventive services.

  • April 3, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On June 23, the Senate passed legislation to reduce gun violence and invest in mental health.

  • June 24, 2022
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On Oct. 26, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on seven health workforce bills, including the Lorna Breen Act.

  • Oct. 29, 2021
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The AAMC and other plaintiffs submitted a merits brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in American Hospital Association v. Becerra.

  • Sept. 17, 2021
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The CMS proposed rule would withdraw a rule finalized during the final days of the Trump administration regarding MCIT and the definition of “reasonable and nec

  • Sept. 17, 2021
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Washington Highlights

The House begins the mark-up of the Build Back Better Act, legislation impacting many aspects of academic medicine.

  • Sept. 10, 2021
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Press Release

Five national hospital organizations released a statement on COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers.

  • July 27, 2021
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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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