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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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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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AAMC Joins Coalition Executive Committee in Endorsing VIPER Act

The AAMC joined the other members of the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research executive committee in endorsing the VIPER Act to enhance VA research.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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AAMC, Congress Highlight Workforce Well-Being Initiatives

The AAMC published a report on academic medicine wellness initiatives, while the House Energy and Commerce health subcommittee advanced the Lorna Breen Act.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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CMS Releases CY 2022 ESRD Prospective Payment System Final Rule

CMS issued the CY 2022 ESRD PPS final rule on Oct. 29, which includes updates to the ESRD base payment rate, ETC Model, and ESRD QIP policies.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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CMS Releases CY 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

On Nov. 2, CMS released the CY 2022 OPPS final rule, which modifies policies for hospital outpatient payments and quality reporting.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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CMS Releases 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released the 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program final rule on Nov. 2.

  • Nov. 5, 2021
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