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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
Congressional Committees Hold Hearings on Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Attack

Senate and House Committees held hearings to scrutinize UnitedHealth CEO over Change Healthcare's cybersecurity lapse.

  • May 3, 2024
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House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Examines the Medicaid Program 

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held an April 30 hearing on Medicaid access and program integrity. 

  • May 3, 2024
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HHS Releases Artificial Intelligence Plan

The HHS released an artificial intelligence plan as directed by Executive Order 14110.

  • May 3, 2024
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AAMC-Supported House Letter Urges NIH Funding Growth

A bipartisan group of nearly 200 lawmakers submitted to the House Appropriations Committee a letter calling for at least $51.3 billion in FY25 NIH funding.

  • May 3, 2024
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AAMC Responds to FDA and HHS Draft Guidance on Informed Consent

The AAMC submitted a letter to FDA and HHS on draft guidance.

  • May 3, 2024
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