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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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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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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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AAMC Submits Comments to DEA on Proposed Telemedicine Prescribing Registrations

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

  • March 17, 2025
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Senate HELP Committee Votes to Advance NIH and FDA Nominees

The Senate HELP Committee on March 13 advanced the NIH and FDA nominees for a full Senate vote.

  • March 14, 2025
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AAMC Submits Comments to NIH on Strategic Plan for Disability Research

In a March 12 letter, the AAMC urged the NIH to expand data collection and strengthen partnerships in its Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research.

  • March 14, 2025
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AAMC Submits Comments to NIH on Increasing Findability of Research Results

The AAMC submitted comments to the NIH on the use of persistent identifiers and metadata to increase research transparency.

  • March 14, 2025
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AAMC Comments on Proposed Cybersecurity Updates to HIPAA Security Rule

The AAMC submitted comments on HHS proposals to update the HIPAA Security Rule, citing the burden and cost associated with the proposals.

  • March 14, 2025
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