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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

On Dec. 13, the HHS ONC released a final rule to amend the Health IT Certification Program and rules against information blocking.

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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On Dec. 12, the Senate HELP Committee advanced legislation reauthorizing federal programs to address the opioid epidemic. 

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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The AAMC joined more than 20 health groups in two Supreme Court briefs and one circuit court brief opposing state bans on gender-affirming care.

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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The U.S. House passed legislation on Dec. 11 to cut payments to HOPDs and the AAMC issued a press statement lamenting the cuts. 

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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Washington Highlights

A House committee on Dec. 12 advanced legislation that would limit access to federal student loans at institutions subject to the endowment tax.

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC and the AAMC Center or Health Justice submitted comments to the NIH on environmental justice research gaps, opportunities, and capacity building.

  • Dec. 15, 2023
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U.S. medical schools enrolled a more diverse first-year class in the 2023-24 academic year, with increases among some groups but declines in others.

  • Dec. 12, 2023
Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC and the AAMC Center for Health Justice submitted comments to OSTP on the development of a Federal Environmental Justice, Science, Data, and Research Plan

  • Dec. 12, 2023
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Read the AAMC's grave concerns about the House's passage of the Lower Costs, More Transparency Act

  • Dec. 11, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins more than 20 health groups in two Supreme Court briefs and two Circuit Court briefs opposing State bans on gender-affirming care

  • Dec. 11, 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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