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Advocacy & Policy

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. Learn more about the AAMC’s priorities for the 118th Congress.

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Statement on Improving Health Through DEI

The AAMC and other health care and medical associations made a statement in support of DEI policies in health care, to help improve our nation’s health.

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AAMC Policy and Priorities

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Research

AAMC-member institutions endeavor to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and champion an environment where medical discovery can flourish. This strong commitment is key to innovation that benefits patients.

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Clinical Care

AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere.

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Investing in Healthier Communities

Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges.

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Workforce

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals play a crucial role in preparing future physicians who help create a healthier future for all with innovative graduate medical education.

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Washington Highlights

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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Earlier this year, the CMS announced FTE overlap audits for a five-year period beginning in FY 2023.

  • Sept. 8, 2023
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MedPAC met Sept. 7 and 8 to discuss financial impacts on Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and the Acute Care Hospital at Home.

  • Sept. 8, 2023
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The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS on the CY 2024 OPPS Proposed Rule related to hospital payment and quality policies.

  • Sept. 8, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments to CMS on the CY 2024 OPPS Proposed Rule related to hospital payment and quality polices

  • Sept. 8, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a sign on letter to DHHS regarding the recommendation of the NIMHD Advisory Committee to not designate people with disabilities as a “health

  • Sept. 6, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments Sept. 5, 2023 to the National Science Foundation on updated common disclosure forms for research applications.

  • Sept. 5, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments Sept.1, 2023 to the Dept. of Health and Human Services on the agency’s draft scientific integrity policy.

  • Sept. 1, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Aug. 23, the AAMC commented on House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ legislative proposal to address drug shortages.

  • Aug. 31, 2023
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House Budget Committee Republicans launched a health care task force and released an RFI on health care costs on Aug. 25.

  • Aug. 31, 2023
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On Aug. 22, The AAMC responded to the federal government’s RFI on consumers’ use of medical payment products to pay for health care services.

  • Aug. 29, 2023
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AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award

This award recognizes members of Congress and staff for extraordinary leadership in support of the academic medicine community.

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Advocacy Coalitions

The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research supports enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral, and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

The HPNEC advocates for continued support for the health professions and nursing workforce development programs critical to providing continued services to underserved and minority communities.

The FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical, and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations.

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

We are 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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