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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
Press Release
Celebrating 80 Years of VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and academic medicine.

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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 recent 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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Washington Highlights
On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • Feb. 20, 2026
Washington Highlights
AAMC Submits Comments on Two Proposed Rules on Gender-Affirming Care

The AAMC urged the CMS to withdraw two proposed rules limiting access and funding for gender-affirming care.

  • Feb. 20, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
The AAMC joined several other national groups in a letter urging HRSA to extend the timeline to submit comments on a request for information on a new 340B rebate model.

AAMC joined several other national groups in a letter urging HRSA to extend the timeline to submit comments on a request for information on a new 340B rebate mo

  • Feb. 19, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on Gender Affirming Care CoP Proposed Rule

AAMC Submits Comments to CMS on CoP proposed rule that would prohibit gender affirming care.

  • Feb. 17, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits Comment to CMS on proposed rule that would prohibit Medicaid coverage of gender affirming care.

AAMC Comments on Gender Affirming Care Medicaid Proposed Rule

  • Feb. 17, 2026
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