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Distribution of 400 New Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions Marks Milestone in Expanding the…

The AAMC issued a statement announcing the distribution of new Medicare-supported graduate medical education residency positions.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in First Circuit Court of Appeals Opposing NIH Grant Terminations

The AAMC and national education organizations filed an amicus brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals opposing NIH grant terminations.

  • Nov. 21, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 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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HELP Committee Advances FDA Legislation Proposing New LDT Regulation

An amendment to exempt academic medical centers from legislation allowing the FDA to oversee lab-developed tests was tabled at a June 14 HELP Committee markup.

  • June 17, 2022
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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Hospitals in 340B Decision

On June 15, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of 340B hospitals in a case challenging the reduction of Medicare reimbursement rates for outpatient drugs.

  • June 17, 2022
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AAMC, Hospital Groups Support SAVE Act

The AAMC and other hospital groups sent a June 14 letter of support for the SAVE Act.

  • June 17, 2022
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Center for Health Justice Letter to NCCIH

AAMC Center for Health Justice response to NIH NCCIH on defining a set of key determinants for whole person health

  • June 17, 2022
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AAMC Comments on CMS FY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments on CMS' FY 2023 IPPS proposed rule

  • June 16, 2022
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