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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

  • June 11, 2024

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 Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

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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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Quality & Safety
Washington Highlights
CMS Releases FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

On Aug. 2, the CMS released the FY 2022 IPPS final rule, which includes several finalized policies impacting hospital payment and quality.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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House Passes FY 2022 Spending Bill for HHS, VA, Other Agencies

The House passed nine of 12 FY 2022 spending bills, including funding for agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services.

  • July 30, 2021
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AAMC Joins National Hospital Association Statement on COVID-19 Vaccinations for Health Care Workers

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

  • July 27, 2021
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CMS Releases CY 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

The CMS proposes to increase penalties for noncompliance with hospital price transparency rules in its calendar year (CY) 2022 proposed rule.

  • July 23, 2021
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CMS Releases 2022 Proposed Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Rule

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule on July 13.

  • July 16, 2021
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AAMC Submits Comments on GME Proposal in FY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments on June 28 to the CMS on the GME proposals in the FY 2022 IPPS proposed rule.

  • July 1, 2021
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AAMC Comments on Payment and Quality Proposals in FY 2022 IPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments on June 28 to the CMS on the hospital payment and quality proposals in the FY 2022 IPPS proposed rule.

  • July 1, 2021
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC FY22 Outside Witness Testimony to Senate Labor-HHS-Ed Subcommittee

The AAMC submitted outside witness testimony to the Senate Labor-HHS-Ed appropriations subcommittee with recommendations for FY 2022 appropriations.

  • June 23, 2021
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AAMC Statement on President’s FY 2022 Budget Proposal

The AAMC issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s full fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request.

  • May 28, 2021
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Comments on NQF Social Risk Trial Report

The AAMC commented on a draft NQF report outlining recommendations to expand data collection and use social risk data to improve quality measurement.

  • May 21, 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

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

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.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

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.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

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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