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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Action is a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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Medical School Enrollment More Diverse in 2021

The AAMC released its annual applicant and enrollment data for the 2021-22 academic year.

  • Dec. 8, 2021
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Proposed Legislation to Address Medicare Provider Cuts

On December 7, the AAMC commended congressional leaders for drafting legislation that would address upcoming Medicare cuts to hospitals and providers.

  • Dec. 7, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC submits comment letter on Surprise billing Part II regulations.

AAMC submits comment letter on Surprise billing Part II regulations.

  • Dec. 6, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Stakeholders in Letter Supporting Final FY22 Funding for CDC’s Advanced Molecular Detection Program

The AAMC joined over 30 stakeholders in a letter to House and Senate appropriators urging swift passage of at least $40 million for the CDC’s Advanced Molecular

  • Dec. 6, 2021
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Washington Highlights
Biden Signs Government Funding Extension, Congress Fails to Avoid Medicare Cuts

President Biden signed a continuing resolution for FY 2022, funding the government until Feb. 18, 2022, but Congress failed to address pending Medicare cuts.

  • Dec. 3, 2021
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