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AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

  • July 22, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Duration of Status Final Rule

The AAMC issued a statement on the DHS final rule replacing the current Duration of Status policy with a fixed-term period of stay for learners and researchers.

  • July 17, 2026
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AAMC Submits Comment Letter to Office of Management and Budget

The AAMC submitted a comment letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that threaten patient health and U.S. research integrity.

  • July 10, 2026
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Tracking NIH Funding

Explore NIH grant funding data, including funding trends, funding by IC, new and competing awards, and multiyear funding, updated throughout the fiscal year.

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CMS Final Rule Ends Medicaid and CHIP Funding for Youth Gender-Affirming Care

The CMS issued a final rule prohibiting federal Medicaid and CHIP funding for gender-affirming care for children and youth.

  • Aug. 18, 2026
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AAMC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to CMS, urging the agency to adopt a prospective approach to effectuating the maximum fair price.

  • Aug. 14, 2026
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On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • Aug. 7, 2026
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Senate Budget Committee Holds Hearing on Medicaid Program

The Senate Budget Committee held an Aug. 4 hearing focused on the Medicaid program and the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

  • Aug. 7, 2026
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CMS Releases FY27 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule 

The CMS released the FY 2027 IPPS final rule finalizing policies related to hospital payment, GME, quality, and mandatory episode payment models.

  • Aug. 7, 2026
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