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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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AAMC Joins Community Letter to CMS on ACO Quality Policies

The AAMC joined a letter asking the CMS to reform ACO quality and EHR reporting policies to drive improved care delivery for patients.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter to CMS on Part D Inflationary Rebates

The AAMC joined other national associations in commenting to the CMS on excluding 340B drug units from Part D inflationary rebates.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Comments on CY 2025 OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted Sept. 9 comments to the CMS on proposals related to outpatient hospital payment and quality reporting.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Data Snapshot Shows Benefits of Non-Profit Health Systems Beyond Charity Care

A new AAMC data snapshot examines services at not-for-profit health systems, highlighting the clinical benefits provided to communities beyond charity care.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC, Provider Groups Urge Action on Physician Payment

The AAMC joined over 120 provider groups in a letter requesting that congressional leadership take action to mitigate schedule payment cuts for physicians.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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