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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 Responds to Cures 2.0 Discussion Draft, ARPA-H Authorization Proposal

The AAMC provided feedback on a discussion draft of the Cures 2.0 Act and an ARPA-H request for information.

  • July 23, 2021
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HHS Secretary Renews COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, JD, renewed the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration on July 19 for an additional 90 days.

  • July 23, 2021
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AAMC, Health Care Stakeholder Letter Urging Physician Fee Schedule Cut Relief

The AAMC joined 108 health care groups in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to avoid cuts in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

  • July 23, 2021
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AAMC Endorsement of Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

AAMC Endorsement of Child Suicide Prevention and Lethal Means Safety Act

  • July 23, 2021
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AAMC Joins Health Care Groups in Support of Value Act

The AAMC joined 13 other health care groups in a letter of support for the Value Act.

  • July 20, 2021
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