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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 joined leading medical societies in letter to CMS Administrator supporting prior authorization reforms proposed for Medicare Advantage.

  • Feb. 13, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Feb. 8, federal officials from three science and public health agencies testified on the Biden administration’s response to COVID-19.

  • Feb. 10, 2023
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On Feb. 6, a federal judge ruled in favor of the Texas Medical Association in its most recent challenge of the surprise billing rules that were issued in 2022.

  • Feb. 10, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC and other coalition members encouraged House lawmakers to continue bipartisan support of firearm safety and violence prevention research.

  • Feb. 10, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC, as a member of the Steering Committee of the Gun Violence Prevention Research Roundtable coalition, wrote to House appropriators urging continued gun

  • Feb. 7, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC submitted comments on Jan. 27 in response to a CMS RFI on potential changes to the conditions health plans must meet to satisfy the EHB requirements.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Committee held a Feb. 1 hearing to address pandemic origins investigations.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Jan. 27, the AAMC submitted a letter to the HHS in response to a proposed rule governing confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
Washington Highlights

On Jan. 30, federal agencies announced a proposed rule aimed at strengthening access to contraception coverage under the ACA.

  • Feb. 3, 2023
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On Feb. 1, the AAMC commended Reps. Murphy (R-N.C.) and Castor (D-Fla.) for relaunching the Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus.

  • Feb. 3, 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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