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Washington Highlights

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AAMC Applauds CMS Award of New GME Positions Through Sec. 126

The CMS on Nov. 21 announced awards for Medicare-funded GME positions authorized by Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

  • Nov. 22, 2024

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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DEA Temporarily Extends Telemedicine Prescribing of Controlled Substances

The DEA announced on Nov. 15 a temporary extension of COVID-19 telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled substances.

  • Nov. 22, 2024
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Eli Lilly Sues HRSA Over 340B Rebate Model

Eli Lilly became the second drug manufacturer to sue HRSA after the agency threatened enforcement action for its proposed rebate model for 340B drugs.

  • Nov. 22, 2024
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House Appropriations Subcommittee Holds Oversight Hearing on VA Budget Shortfall

A Nov. 20 House appropriations subcommittee hearing examined the VA’s $12 billion FY 2025 health care shortfall.

  • Nov. 22, 2024
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NIH Director Bertagnolli Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

NIH Director Monica Bertagnolli, MD, testified on Nov. 19 at a House Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee hearing.

  • Nov. 22, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter in Support of PAHPA Reauthorization

The AAMC joined a letter with 111 other organizations urging congressional leadership to reauthorize the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA).

  • Nov. 22, 2024
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AAMC-led HPNEC Urges Highest Possible Funding for HRSA Title VII, VIII Programs

An AAMC-led coalition sent a letter to Appropriations Committee leadership urging the highest possible FY 2025 funding for HRSA Title VII and VIII programs.

  • Nov. 22, 2024

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AAMC, Research Organizations Urge NIH Funding Growth

An AAMC-supported letter urged congressional appropriators to increase funding for NIH in any year-end package.

  • Nov. 22, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Highlighting Challenges With Higher Ed Reporting Requirements

The AAMC joined a letter with 45 other organizations requesting additional guidance on gainful employment/financial value transparency reporting requirements.

  • Nov. 14, 2024
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AAMC Urges Congress to Enact Robust FY25 Appropriations, Reject Hospital Cuts

The AAMC sent a Nov. 12 letter urging congressional leadership to advance academic medicine priorities.

  • Nov. 14, 2024
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