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AAMC Statement on Health and Human Services Funding in FY 2024 Appropriations Legislation

The AAMC is pleased Congress passed its fiscal year 2024 spending package preserving funding for critical health care programs integral to academic medicine.

  • March 25, 2024

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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NQF Releases Trial Period Evaluation Report

The National Quality Forum (NQF) June 8 released a draft report evaluating their two year sociodemographic status (SDS) trial period, which concluded in April 2

  • June 23, 2017
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AAMC, Academic Medicine Caucus Host Hill Briefing on VA Affiliations

On behalf of the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC), the AAMC hosted a congressional briefing.

  • June 23, 2017
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Senate Panel Slams Administration’s NIH Budget Request, F&A Proposal

Both Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee rejected the president’s FY 2018 budget request.

  • June 23, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC comments to Secretary Price and Director Mulvaney on F&A Cost Reimbursements

On June 16, the AAMC sent a letter to Thomas Price, MD, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budg

  • June 22, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joint Letter Requesting an Extension to the Compliance Date for the Common Rule

The AAMC June 21 joined the Association of American Universities (AAU), the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU), and the Council on Governm

  • June 21, 2017
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Submits Comment Letter on IPPS FY 2018 Proposed Rule

The AAMC June 13 submitted a comment letter on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) fiscal year (FY)

  • June 16, 2017
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AAMC Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Travel Ban Cases

The AAMC, joined by 21 health professional education and practice organizations, filed a June 12 amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the governmen

  • June 16, 2017
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Senate Panel Questions Cuts to NIH, Other HHS Programs in President’s FY 2018 Budget

In a lively June 15 hearing, members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS)

  • June 16, 2017
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June 2017 MedPAC Report Recommends Changes to Part B Drug Payments, Creation of a Single PAC PPS, and Improvements to MACRA

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) June 15 released its June 2017 Report to Congress, which includes a series of recommendations affecting Medica

  • June 16, 2017
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HHS OIG Releases Updated Work Plan

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) June 15 released its updated work plan, which sets forth several different p

  • June 16, 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

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

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.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

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

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

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.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

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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