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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-Supported Congressional Letter Urges HHS to Abandon 340B Rebate Pilot Program

166 members of Congress wrote to HHS Secretary Kennedy on Sept. 9 urging the department to withdraw its plans for a 340B rebate pilot model.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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AAMC Comments on CY26 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposals

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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AAMC Comments on HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

The AAMC submitted comments in response to HRSA’s new voluntary 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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AAMC Joins Hospital Community Urging Congressional Leaders to Prevent DSH Cuts

The AAMC joined other hospital groups in a Sept. 5 letter to congressional leadership urging action to prevent pending Medicaid DSH cuts.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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GME Advocacy Coalition Supports Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025

The AAMC-led Graduate Medical Education Advocacy Coalition sent a letter of support to lead sponsors of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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