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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

The AAMC commented on a proposed rule issued by the departments of HHS, Labor, and the Treasury on enforcement of mental health parity and equity requirements.

  • Sept. 29, 2023
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Washington Highlights

AAMC joins more than 20 health organizations supporting a legal challenge to an Indiana ban on providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18.

  • Sept. 29, 2023
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Washington Highlights

AAMC Director of Government Relations Ally Perleoni won the WGR 2023 Excellence in Advocacy Award for Excellence in a Federal Issue Campaign.

  • Sept. 29, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC responds to Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-La.) in response to his RFI on modernizing HIPAA and improving Americans’ he

  • Sept. 28, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins more than 20 health organizations supporting a legal challenge to an Indiana ban on providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18.

  • Sept. 26, 2023
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Press Release

The AAMC named Pierre Joanis, MBA, as its next chief human resources officer, effective Oct. 16.

  • Sept. 26, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submits comments on proposed rule issued by the Departments of HHS, Labor and Treasury on enforcement of mental health parity and equity requirements.

  • Sept. 25, 2023
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Washington Highlights

MACPAC met on Sept. 21 and 22 to discuss supplemental payments and the proposed rule on nursing facility staffing.

  • Sept. 22, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The House Committee on Ways and Means held a hearing on Sept. 19 on the implementation of the No Surprises Act.

  • Sept. 22, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Sept. 20, the AAMC joined more than 100 organizations urging Congress to reject cuts to the Prevention and Public Health Fund.

  • Sept. 22, 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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