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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
AAMC Comments on Bipartisan Drug Shortages Discussion Draft

The AAMC commented June 4 on discussion draft legislation intended to address drug shortages.

  • June 7, 2024
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OCR Updates Info on HIPAA Obligations Related to Change Healthcare Incident

The OCR updated its FAQs to state that providers can request that Change Healthcare perform breach notification on their behalf.

  • June 7, 2024
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House Passes FY25 MilCon-VA Spending Bill

The House on June 5 passed the FY 2025 MilCon-VA spending bill along party lines.

  • June 7, 2024
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Representatives Seek Comments on Next Generation Cures Bill

Reps. DeGette and Bucshon, MD, issued a June 6 RFI on furthering the work of the 21st Century Cures and the Cures 2.0 Acts.

  • June 7, 2024
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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Examines the 340B Drug Pricing Program

The House Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a June 4 hearing examining the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

  • June 7, 2024
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