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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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Veterans
Press Release

The AAMC released a statement in response to passage of the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

  • March 9, 2024
Washington Highlights

The House passed VA spending bill increases research and medical care services.

  • March 8, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joins members of the FOVA Coalition letter urging Congress to provide robust funding for Department of VA medical and prosthetics research.

  • Jan. 17, 2024
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the final rule for the Pilot Program on Graduate Medical Education and Residency (PPGMER) on November 10

  • Nov. 17, 2023
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued notice of a request for proposal to increase mental health professions trainees at VA facilities.

  • July 21, 2023
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The House MilCon-VA Appropriations Subcommittee approved its FY 2024 draft bill, including funds for VA health and research programs.

  • May 19, 2023
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VA Secretary Denis McDonough testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee on April 26 regarding the FY 2024 budget request.

  • April 28, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC led a letter with nearly 90 members of the VA research stakeholder community urging Senate VA Committee leaders to pass the VIPER act this congress.

  • Dec. 9, 2022
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The AAMC submitted a Sept. 27 comment letter to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on its interim final rule related to reproductive health care services.

  • Sept. 30, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Submits Comments to the VA on its Interim Final Rule Supporting Coverage of Reproductive Health Care Services.

  • Sept. 27, 2022
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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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