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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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Washington Highlights
House Energy and Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on CDC Priorities

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a July 23 hearing questioning CDC directors on CDC priorities and restoring public trust.

  • July 26, 2024
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AAMC, Health Care Groups Urge Leadership to Support MACRA Reform

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a July 24 letter of support for MACRA reform.

  • July 26, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence
Group Sign-on Letter of Support for MACRA

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a July 24 letter of support for MACRA reform.

  • July 24, 2024
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CMS Publishes Guide for States on Documenting Medicaid Access and Payment Rates

The CMS published a companion guide for states on implementing payment and access provisions of the April rule on ensuring access to Medicaid services.

  • July 19, 2024
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AAMC, COGR respond to Federal Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana

The AAMC and COGR on July 12 submitted joint comments on the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana.

  • July 19, 2024
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