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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 submitted language for inclusion in the Democratic Platform 

  • June 17, 2016
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted language for inclusion in the Republican Platform

  • June 17, 2016
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The AAMC submits comments to CMS in response to the FY 2017 IPPS Proposed Rule

  • June 17, 2016
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Washington Highlights

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) June 13 proposed updated Conditions of Participation(COP) for both hospitals and critical access hospitals.

  • June 17, 2016
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The House Energy and Commerce Committee June 15 unanimously approved a bipartisan bill (H.R. 2646) that would revamp the mental health system.

  • June 17, 2016
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The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) June 15 released its June 2016 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP. The commission did not make

  • June 17, 2016
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The House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology June 16 held a hearing on reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Rese

  • June 17, 2016
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Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) June 15 introduced the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2016 (HEAA, H.R. 5475), legislation intended to complement efforts of t

  • June 17, 2016
Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submitted a response to Dr. Susan Haynes of NIGMS in response to the request for information on approaches for supporting team science in the biomedical re

  • June 16, 2016
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The Senate Appropriations Committee June 9 approved, 29-1, its version of the fiscal year (FY 2017) Labor-HHS-Ed appropriations bill (S. 3040, S.Rept. 114-274).

  • June 10, 2016
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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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