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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

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of members of Congress dedicated to maintaining and strengthening our nation’s medical education system.

  • May 12, 2017
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The National Governors Association called for a five-year extension of funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) at the current enhanced match.

  • May 12, 2017
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Nearly 800 organizations called for funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS).

  • May 12, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

Community letter, coordinated by the Coalition for Health Funding, Committee for Education Funding, and the Campaign to Invest in America’s Workforce, calling f

  • May 8, 2017
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Congress voted to send to the president the Consolidated Appropriations Act, a spending package funding most of the federal government through FY 2017.

  • May 5, 2017
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The American Health Care Act (AHCA) repeals significant portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and changes the Medicaid financing structure.

  • May 5, 2017
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The legislation is aimed at quelling the looming physician shortage by increasing the number of Medicare-supported residency positions.

  • May 5, 2017
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The forthcoming change in the NIH’s grants policies is intended to effectively distribute funding across more researchers.

  • May 5, 2017
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The Government Accountability Office appointed five new commissioners and a new chair to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC).

  • May 5, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

Community sign on letter to House and Senate leadership, organized by the American Council of Education (ACE), expressing support for passage of H.R.  244, the

  • May 3, 2017
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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

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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