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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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AAMC Joins FOVA in Urging Swift Passage of FY 2022 Funding for VA Research

The AAMC joined nearly 90 members of the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA) in urging appropriators to finalize FY 2022 VA research funding.

  • Nov. 12, 2021
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AAMC, FOVA Urge Appropriators to Complete FY22 Appropriations for VA Research

The AAMC joined FOVA members in a Nov. 8 letter urging Appropriations Committee leaders to approve $904 million for the VA research program in FY 2022.

  • Nov. 8, 2021
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Federal Officials Testify to Senate Committee on the COVID-19 Response Road Ahead

Federal health and science agency officials testified before the Senate HELP Committee on the COVID-19 response on Nov. 4.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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House Includes Historic Increase in GME Slots in Updated Build Back Better Act

The House Committee on Rules released updated text on Nov. 4 of the Build Back Better Act, which contained an increase in Medicare-supported GME slots.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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Biden Administration Issues Vaccine Requirement Rules

CMS and OSHA issued COVID-19 vaccination requirements on Nov. 4. for large employers and facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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