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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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Over 245 House Members Send Dear Colleague Letter on Medicare Physician Payment Cuts

Over 245 members of the House of Representatives sent a Dear Colleague Letter to congressional leadership on Oct.14 urging action on upcoming Medicare cuts.

  • Oct. 22, 2021
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AAMC Submits Comments on No Surprises Act Enforcement

The AAMC submitted comments on a proposed rule regarding enforcement of the No Surprises Act and agent and broker compensation information.

  • Oct. 22, 2021
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Senate Democrats Unveil FY 2022 Spending Bills, Including Health Program Proposals

On Oct. 18, Senate Democrats released the remaining draft FY 2022 appropriations bills, which includes increases for programs impacting academic medicine.

  • Oct. 22, 2021
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Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing on Health Insurance Coverage

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on health insurance coverage on Oct. 20.

  • Oct. 22, 2021
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AAMC Submits Comments to USPTO on Patentable Subject Matter

The AAMC responded to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office request for public input in its study of recent jurisprudence regarding patentability.

  • Oct. 22, 2021
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