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AAMC Statement on Health and Human Services Funding in FY 2024 Appropriations Legislation

The AAMC is pleased Congress passed its fiscal year 2024 spending package preserving funding for critical health care programs integral to academic medicine.

  • March 25, 2024

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
AAMC comments on coverage of preventive services under the ACA

The AAMC submitted comments to ensure coverage of and access to preventive services inclusive of women’s preventive services.

  • April 3, 2023
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Washington Highlights
Biden Plans to Sign Measure Ending National COVID-19 PHE Declaration

The White House announced on March 30 that President Joe Biden will sign a measure to end the national COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) declaration.

  • March 31, 2023
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Becerra Testifies Before House Authorizing Committees on HHS FY 2024 Budget Request

On March 28 and 29, the HHS secretary testified before the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees on the department’s FY 2024 budget request.

  • March 31, 2023
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DEA Issues Guidance on MATE Act’s Training Required on Opioid Use Disorder

On Mar. 28 the DEA issued guidance on the eight-hour training requirement for the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disord

  • March 31, 2023
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AAMC, AACOM Oppose ED’s Updated “Third-Party Servicer” Guidance

The AAMC and AACOM sent a joint letter opposing the updated definitions of “third-party servicers,” which would include clinical rotations and preceptors.

  • March 31, 2023
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AAMC Joins Group Letter in Support of FY 24 Funding Ask for CHGME

On March 21, the AAMC joined 32 other organizations in support of robust FY 24 funding for the Children’s Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) program.

  • March 31, 2023
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AAMC Submits Physician Workforce Recommendations to Senate HELP RFI

The AAMC provided legislative recommendations in response to a request for information by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  • March 31, 2023
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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Examines High Health Care Costs

On March 28, the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing examining the drivers of high health care spending.

  • March 31, 2023
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HHS Secretary Testifies Before House Appropriators on FY24 Funding Request

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on the administration’s FY 2024 funding request before the House Labor-HHS-Education appropriations subcommittee.

  • March 31, 2023
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AAMC Provides Comments for Senate RFI on PAHPA Reauthorization

On March 29, the AAMC submitted recommendations on Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization to the Senate HELP Committee.

  • March 31, 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

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

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.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

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.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

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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