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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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Washington Highlights

On Dec. 3, Education Secretary Betsy DeVos extended the suspension of student loan payments and interest accrual through Jan. 31, 2021.

  • Dec. 11, 2020
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The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research co-hosted virtual briefings with NIH leadership specializing in substance use disorders and cancer research.

  • Dec. 11, 2020
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Press Release

The AAMC issued this statement on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of a vaccine to prevent COVID-19.

  • Dec. 11, 2020
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC joined 115 national organizations in a letter to congressional leadership asking that they pass maternal health legislation.

  • Dec. 11, 2020
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC submitted a letter to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on its strategic plan for COVID-19 research.

  • Dec. 11, 2020
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC joined members of the Coalition for National Science Funding in a recommendation letter for the National Science Foundation to President-elect Biden.

  • Dec. 10, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined more than 170 organizations in a letter to congressional leaders urging swift completion of FY 2021 spending bills and enactment of emergency re

  • Dec. 8, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joined 115 national organizations in a letter to Congressional leadership asking that they pass maternal health legislation.

  • Dec. 8, 2020
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Press Release

The AAMC issued the following statement on the nomination of Xavier Becerra for secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  • Dec. 7, 2020
Advocacy & Policy

To combat the coronavirus during a time when COVID-19 hospitalizations are at an all-time high, the AAMC urges congressional action in six main areas

  • Dec. 7, 2020
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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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