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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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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Action is a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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Washington Highlights

CMS Finalizes Minimum Staffing Requirements for Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued a final rule requiring nursing homes to meet minimum staffing requirements.

April 26, 2024

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HHS OCR Finalizes HIPAA Privacy Changes for Reproductive Health Care

The HHS OCR finalized modifications to the HIPAA Privacy Rule to support reproductive health care privacy.

April 26, 2024

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FTC Issues Final Rule Banning Noncompete Clauses

The FTC issued a final rule prohibiting employers from preventing workers from leaving work for a competitor.

April 26, 2024

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AAMC Submits Comments to DOJ on Proposed Regulations on Data Access

AAMC submitted comments to the Department of Justice regarding access to bulk sensitive personal data by countries of concern.

April 26, 2024

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AAMC Unveils Maternal Health Advocacy Priorities

The AAMC published its maternal health advocacy agenda, outlining its recommendations to address maternal health disparities and promote health equity.