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Press Release
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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HHS Announces Provider Relief Fund Deadline Extension

The Department of Health and Human Services announced that it will extend the deadline for use of Provider Relief Funds.

  • June 17, 2021
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AAMC Joins Health Care Groups in Letter Urging United Healthcare Policy Reversal

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a letter urging United Healthcare to reverse its controversial new emergency department policy.

  • June 17, 2021
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House Committee Approves Alternative Proposal for NSF Funding, Competitiveness

The House Science Committee approved the NSF for the Future Act, the House’s alternative to portions of the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act.

  • June 17, 2021
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NIH Advisory Committee to the Director Discusses UNITE Initiative, ARPA-H, COVID-19

The NIH Advisory Committee to the Director met June 10-11 to discuss the NIH’s initiative to address structural racism, ARPA-H, COVID-19 and other items.

  • June 17, 2021
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CTSA Program Modifications Approved During NCATS Advisory Council Meeting

Program enhancements to the Clinical and Translational Science Award program were presented and approved during the NCATS Advisory Council’s June 2021 meeting.

  • June 17, 2021
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MedPAC Releases June 2021 Report to Congress

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission released its 2021 report to Congress June 15 with recommendations on the Medicare IME adjustment and payment policies.

  • June 17, 2021
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MACPAC Releases June 2021 Report to Congress

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission released its June 2021 report with recommendations regarding Medicaid and CHIP payment policies on June 15.

  • June 17, 2021
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House “Deems” FY22 Topline, Senate Timing Uncertain

The House of Representatives passed a resolution to “deem” the fiscal year 2022 spending limit, kicking off drafting of the chamber’s spending bills.

  • June 17, 2021
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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision on the Affordable Care Act

The AAMC issued a statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in California v. Texas, in which the court dismissed the case based on lack of standing.

  • June 17, 2021
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Health Care Groups in Letter Urging United Healthcare Policy Reversal

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a letter urging United Healthcare to reverse its controversial new emergency department policy.

  • June 16, 2021
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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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