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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
AAMC Applauds Relaunch of Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus
  • February 3, 2023

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their patients and communities.

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AAMC Submits Comments on HRSA 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution Process

The AAMC submitted comments on Jan. 27 in response to HRSA’s proposed rule addressing the 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.

  • February 3, 2023
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NSABB Recommends New Biosecurity Oversight Framework

The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) met on Jan. 27 and approved a proposed framework for the oversight of biosecurity.

  • February 3, 2023
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AAMC Submits Letter to OSTP on Research Infrastructure, Emergency Clinical Trials

On Jan. 27, the AAMC responded to the OSTP’s request for information on a national system for conducting clinical trials during a public health emergency.

  • February 3, 2023
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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Slated to End May 11

On Jan. 30, the White House announced that the administration plans to end both the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11.

  • February 3, 2023
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White House OSTP Releases Framework on Federal Scientific Integrity Policy

On Jan. 12, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a framework on strengthening federal scientific integrity policies and practices.

  • February 3, 2023
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HHS, Labor, and Treasury Propose Rule to Expand Coverage for Contraceptive Services

On Jan. 30, federal agencies announced a proposed rule aimed at strengthening access to contraception coverage under the ACA.

  • February 3, 2023

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AAMC Comments on Revisions to Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Records 

On Jan. 27, the AAMC submitted a letter to the HHS in response to a proposed rule governing confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.

  • February 3, 2023
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House Subcommittee Hears Recommendations on Investigating Pandemic Origins

The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Committee held a Feb. 1 hearing to address pandemic origins investigations.

  • February 3, 2023
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AAMC Comments on the Essential Health Benefits RFI

The AAMC submitted comments on Jan. 27 in response to a CMS RFI on potential changes to the conditions health plans must meet to satisfy the EHB requirements.

  • February 3, 2023
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