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AAMC Issues Call to Action to Strengthen Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a call to action for U.S. medical schools and academic health systems to strengthen nutrition education.

Nov. 6, 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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AAMC Memo on Effects of 2025 Federal Government Shutdown

Information and resources on anticipated effects of the shutdown on federal agencies and programs of importance to AAMC member institutions.

Oct. 1, 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 Joins Health Care Groups in Letter Urging United Healthcare Policy Reversal

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a letter urging United Healthcare to reverse its controversial new emergency department policy.

June 17, 2021

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House Committee Approves Alternative Proposal for NSF Funding, Competitiveness

The House Science Committee approved the NSF for the Future Act, the House’s alternative to portions of the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act.

June 17, 2021

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NIH Advisory Committee to the Director Discusses UNITE Initiative, ARPA-H, COVID-19

The NIH Advisory Committee to the Director met June 10-11 to discuss the NIH’s initiative to address structural racism, ARPA-H, COVID-19 and other items.

June 17, 2021

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CTSA Program Modifications Approved During NCATS Advisory Council Meeting

Program enhancements to the Clinical and Translational Science Award program were presented and approved during the NCATS Advisory Council’s June 2021 meeting.

June 17, 2021

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MedPAC Releases June 2021 Report to Congress

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission released its 2021 report to Congress June 15 with recommendations on the Medicare IME adjustment and payment policies.