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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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Testimony & Correspondence

Securing Our Safety Net: The 340B Drug Pricing Program

This two-page PDF explains how the 340B program supports safety-net providers across the country.

June 20, 2024
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Washington Highlights

MACPAC Issues June 2024 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP

In its June 2024 report to Congress, MACPAC covered topics including Medicaid and CHIP financing transparency and demographic data collection in Medicaid.

June 14, 2024

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MedPAC Releases June 2024 Report to Congress on Medicare Payment Policy

MedPAC released its June 2024 report to Congress focused on recommendations related to Medicare payment policies.

June 14, 2024

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Supreme Court Agrees to Review Case regarding HHS calculation of DSH

The Supreme Court granted a request to review a case regarding the federal government’s application of the formula for calculating DSH.

June 14, 2024

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AAMC Submits Letter to White House on Community Engagement

The AAMC Center for Health Justice responded to the OMB’s request for information on the development of a governmentwide community engagement framework.