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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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AAMC Submits Response on Public Option Request For Information

The AAMC responded to a request for information from Democratic congressional leaders on their plans to develop legislation to establish a public option.

  • July 30, 2021
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AAMC Submits Joint Letter to White House OSTP on Scientific Integrity

The AAMC submitted a joint letter to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy on scientific integrity and public trust in science.

  • July 30, 2021
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AAMC Joins Letter Urging Congress to Address Children’s Mental Health Care

The AAMC joined a July 29 letter urging Congressional leaders to address children’s mental health care.

  • July 30, 2021
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AAMC, Health Groups Urge COVID-19 Vaccinations for Health Care Workers

The AAMC and other health care groups issued statements in support of COVID-19 vaccinations for health care workers.

  • July 30, 2021
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AAMC Endorses Reintroduction of the POST GRAD Act

The AAMC and other health professions education groups endorsed the POST GRAD Act, which would reinstate Federal Direct Subsidized Loans for graduate students.

  • July 30, 2021
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