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AAMC Statement on CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

The AAMC shares its concern over the new OPPS final rule.

  • Nov. 21, 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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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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HHS Releases Report to Address High Drug Prices

A new drug pricing proposal from the HHS identifies three guiding principles to lower drug costs.

  • Sept. 10, 2021
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AAMC Comments on National Artificial Intelligence Initiative

In response to a request for information, the AAMC submitted comments to guide the OSTP and the NSF to develop a shared, national AI infrastructure.

  • Sept. 10, 2021
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GME Advocacy Coalition Urges GME Expansion in Reconciliation

The GME Advocacy Coalition sent a letter to committee leaders in support of including additional Medicare-supported GME slots in reconciliation legislation.

  • Sept. 10, 2021
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AAMC Signs Joint Letter to HHS on Advancing Health Equity and Value

AAMC Signs Joint Letter to HHS on Advancing Health Equity and Value

  • Sept. 9, 2021
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The Way Forward Starts Now: Lessons from COVID-19

A reflection on the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, including recommendations for how the U.S. can be better prepared for the next pandemic.

  • Sept. 6, 2021
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