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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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Senate Passes Physician Well-being Legislation

The Senate passed the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Act on Aug. 5.

  • Aug. 13, 2021
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AAMC Comments on OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard Rule

The AAMC submitted comments on Aug. 2 in response to OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard interim final rule for health care settings.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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CMS Releases FY 2022 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

On Aug. 2, the CMS released the FY 2022 IPPS final rule, which includes several finalized policies impacting hospital payment and quality.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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AAMC, Health Care Groups Support Chronic Care Management Legislation

The AAMC joined other health care groups in supporting the Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2021.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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NIH Releases 2021-2025 Strategic Plan

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) released its second agencywide five-year plan highlighting cross-cutting themes.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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