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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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House Passes FY 2022 Spending Bill for HHS, VA, Other Agencies

The House passed nine of 12 FY 2022 spending bills, including funding for agencies and programs within the Department of Health and Human Services.

  • July 30, 2021
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AAMC Joins Letter With 430 Organizations in Support of Telehealth Flexibilities

The AAMC and 430 organizations sent a July 26 letter urging congressional leaders to permanently extend some of the current telehealth flexibilities.

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

The AAMC joined a July 29 letter with nearly 30 health care organizations urging Congress to improve access to children’s mental health care.

  • July 30, 2021
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AAMC Responds to RFI to Establish a Public Option

The AAMC responded to an RFI from House Energy and Commerce Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Senate HELP Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) on their plans to develop legis

  • July 29, 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.

  • July 29, 2021
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