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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 joined nearly 125 stakeholders in urging Congress to adopt legislation to eliminate hepatitis C.

  • April 28, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC submitted comments on April 21 to the NIH on the agency’s plan to enhance public access to the results of NIH-supported research.

  • April 28, 2023
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC sent an April 26 letter asking the CMS to continue virtual supervision of resident physicians in all geographic regions when the PHE ends.

  • April 28, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC endorses the HRSA Title VII Medical Student Education Authorization Act

  • April 28, 2023
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Press Release

The AAMC supports the introduction of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act, which would expand federal funding for graduate medical education.

  • April 27, 2023
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Press Release

The AAMC and Thalamus announced a strategic collaboration to ease the transition to residency for medical students, medical schools, and residency programs.

  • April 27, 2023
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Advocacy & Policy

The AAMC’s diversity and health equity legislative priorities for the 118th Congress.

  • April 26, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC sends letter to CMS urging Medicare to allow virtual supervision of residents in all geographic regions post-PHE.

  • April 26, 2023
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted a letter in support of the “PROTECT 340B Act of 2023, which would protect 340B hospitals from discriminatory payment practices.

  • April 26, 2023
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Advocacy & Policy

The AAMC outlines recommendations to preserve the Medicaid DSH program and support safety-net hospitals.

  • April 25, 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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