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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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AAMC Recognizes Recipients of 2024 Champion of Academic Medicine Award

The AAMC recognizes Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Congressman Tom Cole (R-Okla.) as recipients of the 2024 AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award.

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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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Press Release

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.

  • March 26, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins over 170 organizations in the CDC Coalition in support of at least $11.581 billion for the CDC in FY 25.

  • March 26, 2024
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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
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Washington Highlights

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • March 22, 2024
Washington Highlights

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released their March 2024 report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP. 

  • March 22, 2024
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Washington Highlights

In March 15, the CMS announced Medicaid interim payments, beneficiary cost-sharing flexibility, and flexibility on the state plan amendment process.

  • March 22, 2024
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Washington Highlights

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra testified March 20 at House Committee on Appropriations and Ways and Means Committee Hearings about the FY 2025 HHS budget request.

  • March 22, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The House Energy and Commerce Committee on March 20 passed the AAMC-supported Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Act.

  • March 22, 2024
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Washington Highlights

Insights from the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on the FDA's proposed LDT regulations and the VALID Act.

  • March 22, 2024
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Washington Highlights

On March 22, the House passed a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on FY 2024 Labor, HHS, Education appropriations.

  • March 22, 2024
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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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