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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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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC Joins Comments Supporting Higher Education Community in Reexamination of Tax Laws

AAMC joins Oct. 15 comments with other members of the higher education community to Ways & Means Tax Teams.

Oct. 15, 2024
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AAMC Provides Response To CMS GME RFI

The AAMC provided additional comments in response to an RFI published in the FY 2025 IPPS final rule.

Oct. 15, 2024
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AAMC Responds to Ways and Means Committee Republican Tax Teams Request for Feedback

The AAMC sent a letter to Ways and Means Committee Republicans in response to efforts to examine tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that will expire.

Oct. 14, 2024
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Washington Highlights

MedPAC Discusses Medicare Advantage, Findings from Focus Groups

MedPAC met Oct. 10 and 11 to discuss Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits, post-acute care, and findings from beneficiary and provider focus groups.

Oct. 11, 2024

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CMS Issues 2026 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule

The CMS proposed policies for the insurance exchanges, including changes to risk adjustment methodology and increased enforcement against broker fraud.