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AAMC Statement on Passage of Full Committee FY 2027 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill 

The AAMC shares its appreciations and concerns in the recently passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education spending bill.

  • June 10, 2026
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AAMC Statement on U.S. District Court Decision to Block $100,000 Fee on H1-B Visa Applications

AAMC President and Chief Public Policy Officer issued a statement on the U.S. District Court decision to block the administration's $100,000 fee on H1-B visas.

  • June 9, 2026
Biomedical Research
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.

Washington Highlights
AAMC and AAMC-Member Institutions Celebrate Academic Medicine Week

Academic Medicine Week recognizes the unparalleled contributions of academic medicine to improving the health of patients and communities across the country. 

  • June 12, 2026

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MACPAC Releases June 2026 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released its June 2026 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP.

  • June 18, 2026
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MedPAC Releases June 2026 Report to Congress on Medicare Payment Policy

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) released its June 2026 Report to Congress.

  • June 18, 2026
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CMS Issues Final Rule on Accrediting Organization Oversight

The CMS finalized proposals to increase oversight of accrediting organizations and address conflicts of interest. 

  • June 18, 2026
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Infographic: 340B Drug Pricing Program

Infographic detailing why safety-net hospitals are critical to the patients they serve at almost no cost to taxpayers.

  • June 18, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
Amicus Brief on Medicaid Financing and Provider Tax Case

AAMC joins other hospital associations to file amicus brief opposing HHS and CMS interpretation of “hold harmless” provision on Medicaid provider taxes.

  • June 17, 2026
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