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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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The AAMC submitted comments on April 20 to OSHA to align its COVID-19 ETS in healthcare settings with CDC requirements to reduce the burden on providers.

  • April 22, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC comments on OSHA COVID-19 ETS Comment Period Reopening

  • April 20, 2022
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a series of cross-cutting initiatives to support its six strategic pillars released last year.

  • April 15, 2022
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The CMS announced key actions to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity on April 13 as part of Black Maternal Health Week.

  • April 15, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC comments on Medicaid Request for Information

  • April 14, 2022
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Press Release

The AAMC has announced Stephen J. Lopez, PhD, MBA, as its new chief information officer.

  • April 11, 2022
Washington Highlights

On March 30, the AAMC responded to an OSTP RFI on how digital technologies are used to transform community health, individual wellness, and health equity.

  • April 8, 2022
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The AAMC on April 1 submitted a letter in response to an RFI on the NIH-wide strategic plan for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.

  • April 8, 2022
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Washington Highlights

MedPAC met April 7-8 to discuss policy options of ambulatory setting payment, addressing social determinants of health, and harmonizing alternative payment mode

  • April 8, 2022
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC sent an April 5 letter asking OSHA to extend the comment deadline on the ETS “Occupational Exposure to COVID-19” by at least 30 days, through May 23.

  • April 8, 2022
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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 – 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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