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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

The AAMC signed community letter to amend certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT) requirements under the physician Quality Payment Program.

  • April 10, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments to the FTC and HHS in response to a request for information focused on addressing drug shortages.

  • April 9, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The Department of Education on March 29 extended Gainful Employment/Financial Value Transparency regulatory reporting requirements until October 1.

  • April 5, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The CMS finalized policies for the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplaces, including special enrollment periods and network adequacy standards.

  • April 5, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The CMS revised guidelines April 1 emphasizing the need for informed consent before medical students perform exams, particularly on patients under anesthesia.

  • April 5, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC-supported Rural Residency Planning and Development Grant Act of 2024 was introduced on April 2.

  • April 5, 2024
Washington Highlights

The AAMC submitted April 1 comments on the Senate Gang of Six’s SUSTAIN 340B Act and related RFI.

  • April 5, 2024
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC responded on April 2 to Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R-La.) request for information regarding proposals to reform diagnostic regulation.

  • April 5, 2024
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Advocacy & Policy

This one-pager explains the graduate medical education (GME) program and how it works to offer physicians hands-on training after medical school.

  • April 4, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC sent a letter to Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Bill Cassidy, MD, (R-La.), in response to RFI on the regulation of Laboratory Developed Tests.

  • April 2, 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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