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AAMC Statement on CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

The AAMC shares its concern over the new OPPS final rule.

  • Nov. 21, 2025
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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

  • Sept. 18, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 2025
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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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MedPAC Reviews Medicare Payment for Physician and Hospital Services

MedPAC met Dec. 4 and 5 to discuss Medicare payment accuracy and updates for physicians and hospital inpatient and outpatient services.

  • Dec. 12, 2025
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MS Announces New Model to Pilot Lifestyle Medicine Interventions 

The CMS announced a new voluntary model to fund up to 30 health promotion pilot projects designed to test interventions not currently covered in Medicare. 

  • Dec. 12, 2025
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MS Proposes Updates for Kidney Transplant Mandatory Payment Model 

The CMS released a new proposed rule to update policies for the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model’s second performance year. 

  • Dec. 12, 2025
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CMS Releases Guidance on Medicaid Work Requirements  

The CMS released initial guidance on Medicaid work requirements in advance of additional rulemaking related to H.R. 1 changes.  

  • Dec. 12, 2025
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House Passes NDAA Conference Agreement 

The House, on Dec. 10, passed the fiscal year 2026 NDAA compromise bill by a bipartisan vote.

  • Dec. 12, 2025
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