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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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Clinical Benefits of Not-for-Profit Health Systems Beyond Charity Care

An examination of services offered across health systems and hospitals highlights the benefits provided to communities beyond narrowly defined charity care.

Sept. 5, 2024

Testimony & Correspondence

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA) Coalition Letter on VA Funding Shortfall

The AAMC joined a FOVA letter that was submitted to Congress urging robust funding for veterans’ healthcare programs.

Sept. 3, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC joins Supreme Court amicus brief opposing Idaho ban on gender-affirming care

AAMC joins more than 20 health groups urging Supreme Court to vacate Sixth Circuit decision allowing Tennessee ban on gender-affirming care for adolescents.

Sept. 3, 2024
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AAMC Supports Bipartisan Legislation Addressing Harmful Medicaid DSH Policy

The AAMC endorsed the “Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act,” which would correct a federal policy that limits hospitals' ability to care for dual eligibles.