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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 House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Committee held a June 22 hearing on MACRA.

  • June 23, 2023
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House Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions held a hearing on June 21 to discuss competition and transparency in health care.

  • June 23, 2023
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The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2024 subcommittee allocations and spending bill for the Department of Veterans Affairs.

  • June 23, 2023
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The AAMC urged the HHS in a June 16 letter to modify its proposed rule on HIPAA privacy and reproductive health care to remove obstacles to compliance.

  • June 23, 2023
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The AAMC joined Coalition for National Science Foundation members in urging appropriators to provide robust FY 2024 funding for the NSF. 

  • June 23, 2023
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The AAMC submitted comments June 20 to the ONC in response to proposals to update EHR certification standards and amend info blocking rules.

  • June 23, 2023
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AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, and Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed, issued a statement on the appointment of Mandy Cohen.

  • June 23, 2023
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The AAMC led supporters of GME in a Day of Action on June 22 to urge Congress to expand GME.

  • June 23, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a June 20 letter in response to HHS ONC notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the Health IT Certification Program and information blocking r

  • June 20, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments to the Department of Education related to proposed regulations addressing gainful employment, financial reporting requirements, and

  • June 20, 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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