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Podcast: Exploring the Future of Health Care Policy After COVID-19

David Skorton, MD, AAMC president and CEO, talks with Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Rep. Donna Shalala (D-Fla.) about how health care policy will change.
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AAMC, Higher Ed Groups Seek Research Relief Funding in Future COVID-19 Package

The AAMC joined higher education groups in a May 27 letter to Senate leadership urging at least $26 billion in emergency supplemental relief funding.
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AAMC, Friends of VA Urge Supplemental Funds for VA Research to Combat COVID-19

The AAMC joined a FOVA letter urging Congress to provide supplemental funds for VA research to combat COVID-19.

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AAMC Submits Joint Letter to EPA Opposing Proposed Rule on Scientific Research

The AAMC submitted a joint letter opposing the EPA’s supplemental notice of proposed rule-making on scientific research.
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GAO Announces MedPAC Appointments

GAO announces new MedPAC appointments.
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HRSA Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity for FY 2021 CHGME Payment Program

The HRSA released a notice of funding opportunity for the FY 2021 CHGME Payment Program.
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AAMC Joins Hospital Groups on Liability Protections for Front-line Providers

The AAMC joined eight other health care groups in sending a letter to congressional leadership on liability protections for front-line providers.
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Health Officials Testify on Safe COVID-19 Reopening Measures

Administration officials testify before Senate HELP Committee on reopening amid COVID-19.
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AAMC Submits Letter to CMS on Future of Telehealth Flexibilities

AAMC submits letter to CMS administrator on telehealth flexibilities following COVID-19 public health emergency.
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Bipartisan Letter Urges Congress to Protect 340B Eligibility During COVID-19

Bipartisan members urge Congress to allow temporary flexibility for hospitals to maintain 340B eligibility during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CMS Releases FY 2021 IPPS Proposed Rule

CMS released its FY 2021 IPPS proposed rule, which details hospital payment and quality proposals for FY 2021.
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AAMC Joins Hospital Groups on Liability Protections for Front-line Providers

The AAMC joined eight other health care groups in sending a letter to congressional leadership on liability protections for front-line providers.
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AAMC Endorses Bill That Provides Loan Relief for COVID-19 Front-line Workers

Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) introduced legislation that would forgive all graduate student loans for health care workers fighting COVID-19.

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Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine
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AAMC Press Conferences on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

David Skorton, MD, president and CEO of the AAMC, hosted a virtual press conference on academic medicine’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.