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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 policymaking that affects the intertwined missions of academic medicine, including health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s medical schools, teaching hospitals, and health systems and improving the health of all. Find out more about how academic medicine propels health care forward through the AAMC’s What Starts Here Saves Lives campaign.

The AAMC has compiled a list of executive actions issued by the Trump administration related to immigration, health care, diversity, equity, and inclusion, global health, and other areas that are most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Facilities & Administrative Costs Resource Collection

The AAMC has compiled background information and resources intended to further understanding of the complex issue of Facilities and Administrative (F&A) reimbursements.

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AAMC Legislative and Policy 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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Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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On Feb. 13, the Senate confirmed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to serve as HHS secretary.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a Feb. 11 hearing on modernizing health care.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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The House Education and the Workforce Committee on Feb. 12 amended and approved the DETERRENT Act.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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The Senate HELP Committee held a Feb. 13 hearing to consider the nomination of Linda McMahon to serve as Department of Education secretary.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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This week, the House and Senate made progress towards advancing President Trump’s domestic policy agenda via the reconciliation process.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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The AAMC on Feb. 3 joined over 100 groups urging lawmakers to extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home program.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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The AAMC on Feb. 10 joined over 130 provider groups urging congress to reverse Medicare payment cuts.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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A Feb. 10 lawsuit led by the AAMC resulted in a temporary freeze of drastic cuts to facilities and administration research funding from the NIH.

  • Feb. 14, 2025
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Judge grants restraining order after lawsuit led by the AAMC, challenging the legality of the administration’s plan to make cuts to federally funded research.

  • Feb. 11, 2025
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AAMC Advocacy Awards

The AAMC honors members of Congress, their staff, and leaders in the academic medicine community for their commitment to supporting academic health systems, teaching hospitals, medical schools, learners, physician faculty, researchers, and the patients and communities they serve with the Champion of Academic Medicine Award and the ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

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.

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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Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC)

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals, and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

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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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