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AAMC Issues Call to Action to Strengthen Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a call to action for U.S. medical schools and academic health systems to strengthen nutrition education.

Nov. 6, 2025

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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

Sept. 18, 2025

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AAMC Memo on Effects of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Information and resources on anticipated effects of the shutdown on federal agencies and programs of importance to AAMC member institutions.

Oct. 1, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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CMS Finalizes New Mandatory Payment Model for Organ Transplants

The CMS issued a final rule to establish the IOTA Model beginning July 2025 to incentivize selected hospitals to increase access to kidney transplants.

Dec. 6, 2024

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CMS Released the Contract Year 2026 MA and Part D Technical Changes Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to a FY 2025 IPPS interim final rule to address recent court decisions regarding the low wage index policy.

Dec. 6, 2024

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AAMC Comments on CMS Low Wage Index Policy in FY 2025 IPPS Interim Final Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to a FY 2025 IPPS interim final rule to address recent court decisions regarding the low wage index policy.

Dec. 6, 2024

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AAMC Comments to DOJ on Proposed Rule Regarding Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

The AAMC submitted comments to the DoJ on proposed restrictions to the sharing and transfer of bulk sensitive personal data, including human genomic data.