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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.

Clinical Care

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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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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AAMC, Hospital Groups Submit Merits Brief in 340B Case

The AAMC and other plaintiffs submitted a merits brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in American Hospital Association v. Becerra.

Sept. 17, 2021

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CMS Proposed Rule Repeals MCIT Final Rule

The CMS proposed rule would withdraw a rule finalized during the final days of the Trump administration regarding MCIT and the definition of “reasonable and nec

Sept. 17, 2021

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House Committees Mark Up, Advance Build Back Better Act

Several House committees finished advancing their provisions of the Build Back Better Act during the week of Sept. 13.

Sept. 17, 2021

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AAMC Comments on 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS on the payment and quality proposals in the calendar year 2022 Outpatient Prospective Payment System proposed rule.

Sept. 17, 2021

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AAMC Research and Action Institute Publishes Recommendations for Pandemic Response

On Sept. 15, the AAMC Research and Action Institute published a report with recommendations for policymakers to address COVID-19 and future pandemics.