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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 policymaking that affects the intertwined missions of academic medicine, including health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s medical schools, teaching hospitals, and health systems and improving the health of all. Find out more about how academic medicine propels health care forward through the AAMC’s What Starts Here Saves Lives campaign.

The AAMC has compiled a list of executive actions issued by the Trump administration related to immigration, health care, diversity, equity, and inclusion, global health, and other areas that are most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Facilities & Administrative Costs Resource Collection

The AAMC has compiled background information and resources intended to further understanding of the complex issue of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) reimbursements.

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AAMC Legislative and Policy 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 AAMC joined over 53 organizations urging the Department of Education to Delay Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment Reporting until July.

  • Jan. 31, 2025
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The AAMC responded on Jan. 27 to Senate draft GME legislation.

  • Jan. 31, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins over 53 organizations urging the Department of Education to Delay Financial Value Transparency/ Gainful Employment Reporting to July 2025.

  • Jan. 29, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins over 143 organizations in support of U.S. membership in the World Health Organization (WHO).

  • Jan. 28, 2025
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The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to the CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policy and Technical Changes proposed rule.

  • Jan. 27, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a response on Jan. 27 to Senate draft GME legislation.

  • Jan. 27, 2025
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Washington Highlights

MACPAC met on Jan. 23 and 24 to discuss various Medicaid topics and vote on recommendations for their March 2025 report to Congress.  

  • Jan. 24, 2025
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The CMS issued a request for feedback on changes to research data request and access policies, processes, and tools.

  • Jan. 24, 2025
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The AAMC joined two hospital and health system groups supporting a preliminary injunction against Idaho’s abortion ban based on federal preemption. 

  • Jan. 24, 2025
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On Jan. 22, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held an oversight hearing on the VA community care program.  

  • Jan. 24, 2025
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AAMC Advocacy Awards

The AAMC honors members of Congress, their staff, and leaders in the academic medicine community for their commitment to supporting academic health systems, teaching hospitals, medical schools, learners, physician faculty, researchers, and the patients and communities they serve with the Champion of Academic Medicine Award and the ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

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.

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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Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC)

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals, and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

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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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