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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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MedPAC met on Nov. 2 and 3 to discuss Rural Emergency Hospitals, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare coverage of software as a medical service.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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President Joe Biden issued an Oct. 30 executive order requiring federal agencies to issue plans on how to handle artificial intelligence.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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HRSA reversed the COVID-19 PHE off-site facility policy for the 340B Drug Pricing Program with enforcement delays.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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On Nov. 1, the HHS ONC and the CMS proposed “appropriate disincentives” for health care providers found to have committed information blocking.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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On Nov. 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program final rule.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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CMS released the calendar year (CY) 2024 OPPS final rule and finalized payment and quality policies.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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The Senate Finance Committee released discussion draft legislation containing mental health, physician and hospital payment, and drug pricing provisions.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS on its rule regarding proposed minimum staffing levels for long-term care facilities.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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The AAMC joined more than 20 health organizations supporting a legal challenge to a North Dakota ban on providing gender-affirming care to patients under 18.

  • Nov. 3, 2023
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On Oct. 27, the AAMC endorsed the reintroduction of the Protecting Our Students by Terminating Graduate Rates that Add to Debt Act.

  • Nov. 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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