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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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Washington Highlights

The AAMC responded on April 11 to the CMS proposed rule to revise regulations for the Medicaid fraction of a hospital’s disproportionate patient percentage.

  • April 14, 2023
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The AAMC on April 13 commented in response to the CMS’ proposed rule on the treatment of third-party payments in calculating hospital-specific DSH limits.

  • April 14, 2023
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President Biden signed H.J. Res. 7 into law, ending the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

  • April 14, 2023
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The HHS OCR on Apr. 12 released a new proposed rule modifying the HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive health care privacy.

  • April 14, 2023
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The CMS released the annual hospital IPPS rule April 10 updating policies for Medicare hospital payment, GME, and quality programs.

  • April 14, 2023
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The AAMC submitted an April 5 letter in response to an NIH RFI on reenvisioning U.S. biomedical postdoctoral research training and career progression.

  • April 14, 2023
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The AAMC commented April 12 to the HHS ONC on a new draft Version 4 of the U.S. Core Data for Interoperability (USCDI).

  • April 14, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC joined members of the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) in a statement.

  • April 14, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins 151 organizations in support of $100 million for the CDC SDOH program for FY 24

  • April 13, 2023
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Press Release

The AAMC issued a statement supporting the authority of the FDA after a Texas district court ruled against FDA approval of mifepristone.

  • April 12, 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 – 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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