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AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the appropriations package.

Feb. 3, 2026

Press Release

Celebrating 80 Years of VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and academic medicine.

Jan. 30, 2026

Clinical Care

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 recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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The AAMC works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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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 – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

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

AAMC Responds to CMS RFI on Medicaid and CHIP Access

The AAMC submitted comments on April 18 in response to the CMS RFI on Access to Coverage and Care in Medicaid and CHIP.

April 22, 2022

Washington Highlights

AAMC Calls on OSHA to Align COVID-19 Requirements with CDC

The AAMC submitted comments on April 20 to OSHA to align its COVID-19 ETS in healthcare settings with CDC requirements to reduce the burden on providers.