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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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The AAMC joined a group letter in support of extending and bolstering mandatory funding for the NHSC before its expiration on Sept. 30.

  • July 21, 2023
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The AAMC participated in a July 19 congressional briefing held by the National Hispanic Medical Association.

  • July 21, 2023
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The AAMC on July 18 received the 2023 Friends of Pathology Award from the Council of Association of Pathology Chairs.

  • July 21, 2023
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The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee marked up and advanced the PAHPA and CHGME reauthorization bills and other related legislation.

  • July 14, 2023
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The CMS on July 7 released a proposed rule to address the reimbursement reductions for drugs acquired under 340B drug pricing and paid under the OPPS.

  • July 14, 2023
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A House subcommittee approved by voice vote a draft FY 2024 spending bill that would reduce funding for programs within the depts. of HHS, Education, and Labor.

  • July 14, 2023
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On July 13, the CMS released the CY 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule.

  • July 14, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On July 13, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the calendar year (CY) 2024 OPPS proposed rule.

  • July 14, 2023
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The AAMC submitted June 30 comments to the NSF on the development of the U.S. Research Security and Integrity Information Sharing Analysis Organization.

  • July 14, 2023
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The AAMC submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on revisions to the NIH Grants Policy Statement concerning foreign subrecipients.

  • July 14, 2023
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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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