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AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the appropriations package.

Feb. 3, 2026

Press Release

Celebrating 80 Years of VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and academic medicine.

Jan. 30, 2026

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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The AAMC works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

AAMC Action is 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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Washington Highlights

HRSA Extends 340B RFI Comment Deadline, Issues Information Collection Request

HRSA extended the comment deadline on the 340B rebate model RFI and seeks information on the burden associated with reporting 340B data for rebate models.

Feb. 27, 2026

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House Subcommittee Examines Health Care Workforce Challenges

The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a Feb. 24 hearing on policies to strengthen the workforce and improve patient access nationwide.

Feb. 27, 2026

Washington Highlights

AAMC Submits Comments on Medicare Part B and D Drug Payment Models

The AAMC submitted comments on two new drug payment models aimed at aligning Medicare Part B and D drug prices with economically comparable countries.

Feb. 27, 2026

Washington Highlights

AAMC Responds to HHS RFI on Accelerating Use of AI in Clinical Care

The AAMC submitted comments in response to the HHS ASTP/ONC request for information on the adoption and use of artificial intelligence as part of clinical care.

Feb. 27, 2026

Washington Highlights

AAMC Sponsors Congressional Briefing on Rural Health Care Access Challenges 

The AAMC sponsored a congressional briefing on the Rural Health Transformation Program and related policies to promote health care access in rural communities.