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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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The House passed VA spending bill increases research and medical care services.

  • March 8, 2024
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The CMS announced flexibilities in response to the Change Healthcare incident related to claims processing, prior authorization, and requesting up-front payment

  • March 8, 2024
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President Joe Biden delivered his 2024 State of the Union Address on March 7.

  • March 8, 2024
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On March 6, the House passed an appropriations package that includes several key health care extenders.

  • March 8, 2024
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The AAMC was joined by University of Oklahoma leadership to recognize Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.) for his leadership on NIH, workforce, and health disparities.

  • March 8, 2024
AAMC, OU Present Champion of Academic Medicine Award to Rep. Tom Cole
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The AAMC recognizes two Members of Congress as recipients of the 2024 AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award.

  • March 5, 2024
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The AAMC joined a Feb. 28 ACE letter opposing the Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act (BWPA) until the House decides on new offset.

  • March 1, 2024
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Congress passed an additional continuing resolution on Feb 29 to extend fiscal year 2023 funding temporarily through March 8 and March 22.

  • March 1, 2024
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The AAMC joined a letter with 170 other organizations requesting robust funding for AHRQ in FY 2025 to support health services research.

  • March 1, 2024
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The AAMC joined 51 organizations in a Feb. 27 letter in support of the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act.

  • March 1, 2024
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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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