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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 Senate Finance Committee marked up a legislative package intended to bring additional transparency and accountability to the PBM industry.

  • July 28, 2023
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The House Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2024 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies spending bill on July 27.

  • July 28, 2023
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The House Ways and Means Committee marked up and advanced legislation to impose transparency measures and “site-neutral” payment policies on hospitals.  

  • July 28, 2023
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The AAMC joined over 20 health organizations supporting a legal challenge to an Idaho ban on providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18.

  • July 28, 2023
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The AAMC joined a July 26 sign-on letter in support of the Preventing Maternal Deaths Reauthorization Act of 2023.

  • July 28, 2023
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On July 26, the AAMC responded to a bipartisan request for information (RFI) on the 340B program issued by a bipartisan group of six senators.

  • July 28, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC on July 24 sent a letter to Senate HELP Chair Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) expressing both support and concern with his health care workforce legislation.

  • July 28, 2023
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Press Release

AAMC statement expressing disappointment and dismay by ACOG announcement of a new residency application platform for the 2024-25 residency application cycle

  • July 28, 2023
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Press Release

AAMC commends the Senate for their bipartisan spending bill to protect funding for crucial health agencies and programs.

  • July 28, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined 28 other organizations in a letter to House appropriations leadership on the House FY 24 Labor-HHS-Ed spending bill.

  • July 28, 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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