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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

On Jan. 11, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration for the 12th time.

  • Jan. 13, 2023
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The CMS announced on Jan. 9 the distribution of the first 200 awards for the 1,000 Medicare-funded GME slots made available by the CAA, 2021.

  • Jan. 13, 2023
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On Dec. 28, 2022, the AAMC submitted two letters on the FDA’s efforts to harmonize its human subject protection regulations with the revised Common Rule.

  • Jan. 13, 2023
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Press Release

The AAMC released a statement on the U.S. District Court ruling to return a funding dispute back to HHS to remedy delayed payments to 340B hospitals.

  • Jan. 11, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Dec. 29, President Biden signed the FY 2023 omnibus package including new GME slots and other patient care policies.

  • Jan. 4, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Dec. 29, President Biden signed the FY 2023 omnibus package including new GME slots and other patient care policies.

  • Jan. 4, 2023
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Washington Highlights

On Dec. 29, President Biden signed the FY 2023 omnibus package, including all 12 FY 2023 appropriations bills.

  • Jan. 4, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submitted comments to the FDA for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the Protection of Human Subjects and Institutional Review Boards.

  • Dec. 28, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submitted comments to the FDA for the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Institutional Review Boards; Cooperative Research.

  • Dec. 28, 2022
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Washington Highlights

On Dec. 12, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality issued an RFI on how to advance patient and workforce safety through a national action alliance.

  • Dec. 16, 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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