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AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

  • July 22, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Duration of Status Final Rule

The AAMC issued a statement on the DHS final rule replacing the current Duration of Status policy with a fixed-term period of stay for learners and researchers.

  • July 17, 2026
Press Release
AAMC Submits Comment Letter to Office of Management and Budget

The AAMC submitted a comment letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that threaten patient health and U.S. research integrity.

  • July 10, 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.

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David J. Skorton, MD, to retire as AAMC president and CEO in June 2027

AAMC president and CEO David Skorton, MD, will retire on Jun 30, 2027 after eight years as head of the association. A search is underway for his successor.

  • Sept. 15, 2026
David J. Skorton, MD
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Stakeholder Letter to CMS on Strengthening ACOs

The AAMC joined a letter recommending CMS continue efforts to strengthen accountable care in the Medicare program.

  • Sept. 15, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on CY27 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposals

The AAMC submitted comments to CMS on proposals impacting academic health systems related to Medicare physician payment, value-based care, and the Quality Payme

  • Sept. 14, 2026
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Washington Highlights
CMS Issues Guidance on Medical Frailty Exclusion From Medicaid Work Requirements

The CMS released new guidance on the medical frailty exclusion under the Medicaid Community Engagement Rule, giving states a framework for implementation.

  • Sept. 11, 2026
Washington Highlights
AAMC Honors 2026 Paul Vick GRR Exemplary Service Awardees

Ross Frommer of Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Ellen Palmintier, formerly of Tulane, were recognized for outstanding service and engagement.

  • Sept. 11, 2026
Ellen Palmintier, JD, RN and Ross Frommer, JD
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