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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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Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) May 19 and Representatives Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) May 24 sent similar letter

  • May 27, 2016
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) May 26 released a notice limiting the permissible types of research involving chimpanzees. As of May 25, NIH will not fu

  • May 27, 2016
Testimony & Correspondence

Reps. Devin Nunes (R-Calif.) and Joe Crowley (D-N.Y.) led a May 24 letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt

  • May 26, 2016
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Testimony & Correspondence

Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) led a May 19 letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Slavit

  • May 26, 2016
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House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chair Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) and Ranking Member Jim McDermott (D-Wash) May 18 introduced the Helping Hospitals Improve Pat

  • May 20, 2016
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The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health May 17 held a hearing on a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed Medicare Part B Drug

  • May 20, 2016
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HHS released a final rule banning discrimination in federally funded health care programs.

  • May 20, 2016
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The House of Representatives May 18 approved, on a party-line vote of 241 to 184, its $622 million Zika supplemental spending bill while the Senate approved its

  • May 20, 2016
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) May 18 published its final rule titled Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Ou

  • May 20, 2016
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The Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA), in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of Research and Development, hoste

  • May 20, 2016
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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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