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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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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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AAMC Submits Comments to NIH on Strategic Plan for Disability Research

AAMC urges NIH to expand data collection and strengthen partnerships in its Strategic Plan for Disability Health Research.

  • March 12, 2025
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MedPAC Reviews Medicare Payments for Physicians and Insurance Agents 

MedPAC met on March 6 and 7 to discuss reforming Medicare Physician Fee Schedule updates and insurance agents for supplemental plans. 

  • March 7, 2025
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CMS Rescinds Guidance on Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Medicaid  

The CMS rescinded Biden-era guidance that published a framework for the approval of Medicaid demonstrations to address health-related social needs.  

  • March 7, 2025
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Senate HELP Committee Considers FDA Commissioner Nominee Makary

The Senate HELP Committee held a March 6 hearing to consider the nomination of the FDA commissioner.  

  • March 7, 2025
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Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Education Secretary 

The Senate on March 3 voted to confirm Linda McMahon to serve as Department of Education secretary. 

  • March 7, 2025
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