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CMS Announces Distribution of Last Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions

On Nov. 9, CMS announced the final distribution of Medicare-supported GME residency positions through Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

  • Nov. 10, 2026
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AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Final Rule

The AAMC released a statement on the CY 2027 OPPS final rule urging CMS to reverse to Medicare reimbursements to 340B hospitals

  • Nov. 4, 2026
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The VA and Academic Medicine: Partners in Health Care, Training, and Research

This resource outlines how the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals partner with Veterans Affairs on physician training, research, and clinical care.

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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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Press Release
CMS Announces Distribution of Last Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions

On Nov. 9, CMS announced the final distribution of Medicare-supported GME residency positions through Section 126 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.

  • Nov. 10, 2026
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ACE Letter Urges Changes to NDAA Research Security Provisions

Higher education groups urge NDAA conferees to revise research security measures and exclude the DETERRENT Act from the final bill.

  • Nov. 5, 2026
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AAMC Joins Cross Sector Coalition Urging Congress to Block Uniform Guidance Actions

AAMC joined more than 100 cross-sector organizations urging Congress to stop agencies from advancing changes to Uniform Guidance.

  • Nov. 5, 2026
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AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Final Rule

The AAMC released a statement on the CY 2027 OPPS final rule urging CMS to reverse to Medicare reimbursements to 340B hospitals

  • Nov. 4, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Stakeholder Letter to OMB and DEA on Telehealth Flexibilities

The AAMC joined a letter urging the administration to issue a fifth temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities due to delays in final rule.

  • Nov. 2, 2026
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