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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 HHS finalized on Feb. 8 changes to Part 2 regulations to promote coordinated care and confidentiality for patients with substance use conditions.

  • Feb. 16, 2024
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The AAMC responded to Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Cassidy’s RFI on how to modernize and improve Americans’ health data privacy.

  • Sept. 29, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC urges OCR to make changes to HIPAA privacy proposal on reproductive health care.

  • June 16, 2023
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The FTC May 18 released proposals to strengthen and modernize the Health Breach Notification Rule to clarify applicability to apps and similar technology.

  • May 26, 2023
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The HHS OCR on Apr. 12 released a new proposed rule modifying the HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive health care privacy.

  • April 14, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Submits Comments on proposed rule regarding exchange and privacy of patient records used in treatment of substance use disorder.

  • Jan. 27, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Nov. 28, the HHS released a proposed rule to increase care coordination and confidentiality for patients with substance use disorder in the CFR.

  • Dec. 2, 2022
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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the HHS issued privacy guidance on June 30 for practitioners and patients seeking reproductive health care.

  • July 8, 2022
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The AAMC commented June 6 to the HHS Office for Civil Rights on cybersecurity practices and distributing penalties and settlements.

  • June 10, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments June 6 to HHS Office for Civil Rights proposals to implement the HITECH Act

  • June 6, 2022
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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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