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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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AAMC Recognizes Recipients of 2024 Champion of Academic Medicine Awards

The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress for their excellence in Champion of Academic Medicine Awards.

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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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CMS issued a rule finalizing 2021 payment rates for physicians, making some COVID-19 flexibilities and waivers permanent.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC joined the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research in highlighting scientific progress in a letter to President-elect Biden.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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Washington Highlights

Hospitals would be able to treat patients in their homes and receive reimbursement under the Inpatient Protective Payment System.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submits conmments to HHS on the proposed rule, Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined nearly 350 members of the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research in a Dec. 4 letter to President-elect Biden regarding the NIH and medical research.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined a Coalition for National Science Funding letter to President-elect Biden regarding policy and personnel recommendations for the NSF.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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Press Release

AAMC issued the following statement on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) annual Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule.

  • Dec. 2, 2020
Washington Highlights

The AAMC joined letters advocating for HRSA Title VII and Title VIII, CDC, and NSF funding for FY 2021.

  • Nov. 30, 2020
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Press Release

The AAMC issued a press release calling on AAMC medical schools and teaching hospitals to lead implementation of crisis standards of care to address COVID surge

  • Nov. 30, 2020
Advocacy & Policy

The AAMC and its members urge Congress to continue investing in a diverse health workforce by providing at least $15 million for HCOP in FY 2021, matching the H

  • Nov. 30, 2020
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Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC)

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals, and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

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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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