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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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Group Letter Urging PSLF and IDR credits for SAVE Enrollees in Forbearance

AAMC joins letter urging Department of Education to provide PSLF and IDR credits for SAVE enrollees in forbearance.

  • Sept. 19, 2024
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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating Sept. 16-20 as Medical Research Week

The House declares Sept. 16-20 as Medical Research Week.

  • Sept. 18, 2024
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MedPAC Discusses Context for Medicare Payment Policy, CAHs, Rural Provider Quality

MedPAC met on Sept. 5 to discuss Medicare payment policy, cost sharing for critical access hospitals, and measurement of rural provider quality.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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Departments Issue Final Rule on Mental Health Parity Requirements

The HHS and other federal departments issued a Sept. 9 final rule enforcing requirements related to health insurance plan parity for mental health benefits.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Joins Supreme Court Amicus Opposing Tennessee Ban on Gender-Affirming Care

The AAMC and over 20 health groups urged the Supreme Court to vacate a 6th Circuit decision allowing a Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for adolescents

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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