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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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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 Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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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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CMS Issues Proposed Rule on ACA Marketplace Enrollment and Eligibility  

The CMS proposed policies that would shorten enrollment periods and restrict eligibility for ACA Marketplace coverage.  

  • March 21, 2025
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Senate Finance Committee Considers Dr. Oz’s Nomination for CMS Administrator 

The Senate Finance Committee held a March 14 hearing on the nomination of Mehmet Oz, MD, to be CMS administrator. 

  • March 21, 2025
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education

President Trump signed a March 20 executive order directing the Education secretary to dismantle Department of Education.

  • March 21, 2025
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AAMC Submits Comments to DEA on Proposed Telemedicine Prescribing Registrations 

The AAMC commented on the DEA’s proposals for new registries for telemedicine prescriptions of controlled substances without an in-person medical evaluation. 

  • March 21, 2025
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AAMC Offers Continued Support for the Dr. Lorna Breen Act 

The AAMC endorsed the Dr. Lorna Breen Act and joined a March 18 letter of support for the federal programs. 

  • March 21, 2025
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