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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
Press Release
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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AAMC Statement on Markup of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs

The AAMC released a statement on the markup of legislative proposals to expand the health workforce.

  • Sept. 9, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
GMEAC Letter of Support for Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025

The GMEAC Advocacy Coalition sent a letter of support to lead sponsors of the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2025.

  • Sept. 9, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
Coalition for NSF FY26 Conference Letter

AAMC joins 143 organizations in the Coalition for NSF in urging appropriations to fund NSF at the highest possible level in FY26.

  • Sept. 9, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
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. 8, 2025
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Washington Highlights
MedPAC Reviews Medicare Payment Oversight, MA’s Impact on Hospital Finances 

MedPAC met Sept. 4 and 5 to discuss Medicare payment accuracy, oversight to ensure sustainability, and the impact of MA enrollment on hospital finances. 

  • Sept. 5, 2025
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