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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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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC provides comments to HHS on best practices in Health Care in response to COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Dec. 24, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC provides comments to VA on Authority of VA Professionals to Practice Health Care Across state lines.

  • Dec. 24, 2020
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Washington Highlights

Congress passed federal funding on Dec. 21 for the remainder of FY 2021, which includes funding for the NIH, CDC, HRSA, VA, and NSF.

  • Dec. 23, 2020
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Washington Highlights

Congress passed a year-end package containing COVID-19 relief, Medicaid and other health extenders, and surprise billing.

  • Dec. 23, 2020
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Washington Highlights

Congress passed a historic increase to the Medicare graduate medical education (GME) program on Dec. 21 — the first increase to the program in nearly 25 years.

  • Dec. 23, 2020
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Press Release

The AAMC issued this statement following the passage of legislation (H.R. 133) that would fund the federal government through the end of fiscal year 2021.

  • Dec. 22, 2020
Press Release

The AAMC issued a statement on the the inclusion of support for expanded Medicare GME positions in the

  • Dec. 21, 2020
Washington Highlights

The Advisory Committee to the NIH Director convened to hear COVID-19 updates on vaccines, long-term health impacts, and community engagement.

  • Dec. 18, 2020
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC and national health care organizations issued a statement calling for immediate action to implement crisis standards of care during the COVID-19 surge.

  • Dec. 18, 2020
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Washington Highlights

Negotiations over an year-end omnibus and COVID-19 relief package continued this week and are likely to be pushed into next week.

  • Dec. 18, 2020
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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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