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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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Washington Highlights
AAMC-Convened Ad Hoc Group Joins NIH, OSTP Listening Session on ARPA-H

The AAMC-convened Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research joined an Aug. 4 listening session on ARPA-H hosted by the NIH and OSTP.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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AAMC President and CEO Presents to White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force

AAMC President and CEO David J. Skorton, MD, spoke at a July 30 White House COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force meeting regarding future preparedness.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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CMS Makes Updates for Displaced Residents at Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities

In the FY 2022 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System final rule, the CMS aligned displaced residents with inpatient acute care hospitals.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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Senate Appropriators Approve FY 2022 Veterans Affairs Spending Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee approved its fiscal year 2022 spending bill that sets funding for Veterans Affairs research and other programs on Aug. 4.

  • Aug. 6, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC comments on OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Interim Final Rule

AAMC comments on OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards Interim Final Rule

  • Aug. 2, 2021
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