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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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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC commented Mar. 10 in response to CMS proposals on improving prior authorization and interoperability for Medicare Advantage and other payers.

  • March 10, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined the Friends of AHRQ in a letter to appropriators urging no less than $500 million for AHRQ in FY 2024.

  • March 8, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments Mar. 6 to the HHS OCR in response proposals to revise rules safeguarding federal conscience rights in health care.

  • March 6, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined other hospital groups in a letter urging congressional leadership to either delay or eliminate scheduled cuts to the Medicaid disproportionate s

  • March 6, 2023
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Washington Highlights

MedPAC met March 2-3 to discuss the Medicare wage index, Part B drug prices, and aligning payment rates across ambulatory settings.

  • March 3, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The CMS issued a proposed rule on Feb. 28 aimed at revising regulations for the Medicaid fraction of a hospital’s disproportionate patient percentage.

  • March 3, 2023
Washington Highlights

The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on Feb. 24 proposed two rules limiting post-PHE telemedicine prescription of controlled substances.

  • March 3, 2023
Washington Highlights

The AAMC joined the higher education community in a letter to the Department of Education on foreign gifts reporting under Sec. 117 of the Higher Education Act.

  • March 3, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

HPNEC Request to Testify to Labor HHS Education Appropriations Committee

  • March 2, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Request to Testify to Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations

  • March 2, 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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