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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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MedPAC met March 5 to discuss potential changes to indirect medical education (IME) payments.

  • March 5, 2021
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MedPAC met March 4-5 to discuss policies impacting separately payable drugs under the OPPS, rural access to care, streamlining APMs, and the SNF VBP program.

  • March 5, 2021
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The Senate began consideration of the American Rescue Package on March 4, following House passage of the COVID-19 response package on Feb. 27.

  • March 5, 2021
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The Senate Finance Committee voted 14-14 on the nomination of HHS Secretary-designate Xavier Becerra to proceed to the Senate floor.

  • March 5, 2021
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The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on March 2 to discuss the future of telehealth.

  • March 5, 2021
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NIH Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, has launched an initiative called UNITE to address structural racism in the biomedical research community.

  • March 5, 2021
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The AAMC joined the CDC Coalition in a letter to House and Senate appropriators to recommend at least $10 billion for the CDC in FY 2022.

  • March 5, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Endorsement of Senate Physician Well-being Legislation

  • March 4, 2021
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Over 225 members of the House sent a letter urging HHS Acting Secretary Norris Cochran to take action to restore covered entities’ access to 340B discounts.

  • March 2, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a statement for the record to the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee in advance of their hearing on telehealth on March 2

  • March 2, 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

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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