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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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The AAMC works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

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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 – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

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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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC, Hospital Groups Urge Leaders to Protect Medicaid DSH

The AAMC and other hospital groups sent a letter to congressional leaders opposing proposed Medicaid DSH cuts in the Build Back Better Act.

  • Nov. 1, 2021
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Washington Highlights
Congressional Democrats Reveal Updated $1.75 Trillion Build Back Better Act

Congressional Democrats released legislative text and began consideration of the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act.

  • Oct. 29, 2021
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House E&C Health Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Workforce, Well-Being Legislation

On Oct. 26, the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on seven health workforce bills, including the Lorna Breen Act.

  • Oct. 29, 2021
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AAMC Joins Comments Clarifying Reporting Requirements in Animal Research

The AAMC, COGR, and NABR jointly commented on NIH reporting requirements for animal research.

  • Oct. 29, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence
Joint Association Comments to NIH on Clarifying the Reporting Requirements on Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Joint Association Comments to NIH on Clarifying the Reporting Requirements on Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

  • Oct. 26, 2021
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