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AAMC Member Medical Schools Recognized for Advancing Nutrition Training in Medical Education

The AAMC issued a press release following a Depts. of HHS and Education event recognizing efforts to advance nutrition training in medical education.

March 5, 2026

Press Release

AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the appropriations package.

Feb. 3, 2026

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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 recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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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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On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

March 6, 2026

Washington Highlights

MACPAC Reviews Prior Authorization and Accountability of Medicaid MCOs

MACPAC met March 5-6 to discuss topics including automation in prior authorization and accountability of Medicaid Managed Care Organizations.

March 6, 2026

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MedPAC Reviews Medicare Advantage and Medicare Enrollment 

MedPAC met March 2 and 3 to discuss Medicare Advantage, beneficiary enrollment decisions in Medicare, and Medicare Part B premiums.  

March 6, 2026

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AAMC, Higher Education Community Raise Concerns on RISE Student Loan Rule Proposal

The AAMC and higher education groups urged changes to proposed federal rules affecting loan access for physicians and other health professions programs.