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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 Statement on Supreme Court Decision on EMTALA

The AAMC is pleased with the Supreme Court decision allowing Idaho physicians to provide care in an emergency setting.

  • June 27, 2024
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Testimony & Correspondence
Value-Based Care Response to Physician Payment Issue Paper

AAMC joined a group response to a physician payment issue paper focused on value based care.

  • June 27, 2024
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CMS Announces End of Change Healthcare Advance and Accelerated Payments

The CMS announced it will cease accepting applications for Medicare advance and accelerated payments for hospitals and other providers on July 12.

  • June 21, 2024
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Federal Agencies Announce No Surprises Act Flexibility for Providers

Federal agencies announced an extended period for providers affected by the Change Healthcare incident to initiate open negotiation under the No Surprises Act.

  • June 21, 2024
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Wyden, Senate Democrats Unveil Legislation to Prevent Labor and Delivery Closures

Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden released June 17 draft legislation to preserve access to hospital-based maternity care for underserved communities.

  • June 21, 2024
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