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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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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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GME Advocacy Coalition Letter Urging Expanded GME in Reconciliation

The GME Advocacy Coalition sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to include GME in the upcoming reconciliation legislation.

  • July 18, 2022
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HHS Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration

On July 15, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration.

  • July 15, 2022
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Burr Introduces Clean FDA User Fee Bill, Path Forward on Final Package Unclear

House and Senate health leaders diverged after Senate HELP Committee Ranking Member Richard Burr introduced a simplified FDA user fee reauthorization bill.

  • July 15, 2022
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AAMC Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Protect 340B Hospitals

On July 13, the AAMC sent a letter to Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and David McKinley (R-W.Va.) in support of the PROTECT 340B Act of 2021.

  • July 15, 2022
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AAMC, Hospital Groups Urge Extension of Premium Tax Credits

The AAMC joined other hospital groups in a July 11 letter to congressional leaders urging them to support enhanced premium tax credits.

  • July 15, 2022
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