Advocacy & Policy

The dome of the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., as seen from the ground looking up against a clear blue sky.

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

Press Release

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

Advocacy & Policy

The 340B Drug Pricing Program

The 340B Program is under threat despite bipartisan support from lawmakers. Learn why it is crucial for teaching hospitals and the patients they serve.

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.

About Our Advocacy

The AAMC works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Learn more about how the AAMC advocates on behalf of academic medicine.

Learn About Our Advocacy

Our Legislative and Policy Priorities

40-aamc-news-emergency-preparedness-story.jpg__992x558_q85_crop-smart_subsampling-2_upscale

Advocacy & Policy

Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

Advocacy & Policy

Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

Advocacy & Policy

Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

Group of medical students smile for camera

Advocacy & Policy

Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

People with raised fists at a demonstration in the city

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.

Join Us

Find Advocacy & Policy Content

1 - 5 of 3983 results No filters applied

Washington Highlights

On the Agenda In Washington

Scheduled hearings and meetings related to academic medicine.

Nov. 13, 2026

Washington Highlights

MedPAC Reviews Issues Affecting PFS Payment Accuracy and MA Provider Networks

MedPAC met to discuss issues affecting physician payment accuracy, clinician quality programs, and MA provider networks.

Nov. 13, 2026

Washington Highlights

CMS Releases Proposed Rule to Reduce Administrative Requirements in Patient Care

The CMS released a proposed rule aimed at reducing administrative requirements in patient care by modifying and revising the Conditions of Participation.

Nov. 13, 2026

Washington Highlights

CMS Finalizes Changes to Organ Procurement Organization Conditions for Coverage

The CMS released a final rule issuing changes to conditions of coverage for organ procurement organizations focused on strengthening federal oversight. 