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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 Maternal Health Advocacy Agenda

The AAMC supports a multi-pronged strategy to help prevent maternal deaths and advance health equity as outlined in this agenda.

  • Aug. 5, 2024
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CMS Releases FY25 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the fiscal year 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System final rule Aug. 1.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
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Senate Appropriations Committee Marks Up, Advances FY25 NSF Spending Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 25 approved $9.55 billion for the National Science Foundation in FY 2025.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter to CMS on ACO Policies for Anomalous Spending in 2023

The AAMC signed a July 29 community letter to the CMS supporting proposed policy solutions for ACOs regarding anomalous 2023 spending in the Medicare program.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in Battle Creek v. Becerra

The AAMC joined the hospital community in an amicus brief urging the court to preserve providers’ ability to promptly appeal errors.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
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