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AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC shares its concern over the CY 2027 hospital OPPS proposed rule, which would harm access to care and the health of patients and communities.

  • July 2, 2026
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AAMC Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Burdensome Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Legislation

The AAMC expresses disappointment with hospital tax exempt legislation.

  • July 1, 2026
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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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OMB Proposed Rule to Revise the Uniform Guidance

Background and recommendations on the proposed rule to revise the Uniform Guidance, a set of regulations that govern federal financial assistance awards.

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On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

  • July 2, 2026
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Federal Court Blocks PSLF Employer Eligibility Restrictions

A federal judge blocked a new rule restricting PSLF eligibility for certain employers, leaving current program eligibility unchanged.

  • July 2, 2026
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ED Issues Final Rule on Higher Education Earning Measurement Framework

On July 1, the ED issued a final rule requiring institutions to report program-level outcomes data, tying loan eligibility to graduate earnings benchmarks.

  • July 2, 2026
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Members of Congress Write to HHS Urging Enforcement Action Against Eli Lilly

Members of Congress joined a letter to HHS leadership urging enforcement action against pharmaceutical manufacturer Eli Lilly.

  • July 2, 2026
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AAMC Responds to HHS RFI on Chronic Disease of Addiction

The AAMC submitted comments to an HHS RFI on policies to improve care and outcomes for substance use disorder and mental health.

  • July 2, 2026
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