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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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Both the House and Senate have reintroduced the Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act of 2022, legislation endorsed by the AAMC.

  • Sept. 9, 2022
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC submitted comments on the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule on Sept. 6.

  • Sept. 9, 2022
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On Aug. 24, the Department of Education announced a multifaceted plan to provide student debt relief, including extending the pause on student loan payments.

  • Sept. 9, 2022
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The AAMC submitted an Aug. 26 letter to the HHS Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) in response to its draft guidance on the use of single IRBs.

  • Sept. 9, 2022
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Washington Highlights

On Aug. 31, the CMS issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to streamline eligibility and enrollment in Medicaid, CHIP, and the Basic Health Program.

  • Sept. 9, 2022
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MedPAC met on Sept. 1 and 2 to discuss Medicare Advantage plans, the hospital wage index, and reimbursement for high-cost drugs paid under Medicare Part B.

  • Sept. 9, 2022
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Washington Highlights

On Sept. 1, the AAMC and 10 other organizations submitted joint comments to the CMS on ACO proposals in the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule.

  • Sept. 9, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a Sept. 8 letter to Congressional leadership urging action on clinical laboratory legislation

  • Sept. 8, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Submits Comments on the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposed Rule

  • Sept. 6, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins 10 other organizations in comment letter to proposed 2023 physician fee schedule rule expressing support for some ACO provisions and changes to other

  • Sept. 1, 2022
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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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