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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 Jan. 12, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy released a framework on strengthening federal scientific integrity policies and practices.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Jan. 30, the White House announced that the administration plans to end both the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency on May 11.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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On Jan. 27, the AAMC responded to the OSTP’s request for information on a national system for conducting clinical trials during a public health emergency.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) met on Jan. 27 and approved a proposed framework for the oversight of biosecurity.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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The AAMC submitted comments on Jan. 27 in response to HRSA’s proposed rule addressing the 340B Administrative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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Press Release

The AAMC issued a statement upon renewal of the charter for the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus by Reps. Greg Murphy, MD, and Kathy Castor.

  • Feb. 1, 2023
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On Feb. 1, Reps. Murphy and Castor, circulated a “Dear Colleague” memo inviting members of Congress to join the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus

  • Feb. 1, 2023
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AAMC Statement on Death of Tyre Nichols

  • Jan. 30, 2023
Washington Highlights

The AAMC submitted comments Jan. 25 to AHRQ in response to an RFI on creating a national Action Alliance to advance patient and workforce safety.

  • Jan. 27, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC signed a Jan. 23 letter to Congress requesting that lawmakers address issues with the Medicare physician payment system.

  • Jan. 27, 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

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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