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AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the appropriations package.

  • Feb. 3, 2026
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Celebrating 80 Years of VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and academic medicine.

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Washington Highlights
CMS Updates Guidance on State Directed Payments Provision of OBBBA  

The CMS issued new guidance, replacing earlier guidance on Section 71116 of the OBBBA, which caps rates for Medicaid state directed payments. 

  • Feb. 6, 2026
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Senate Democrats Outline Agenda to Lower Drug Costs 

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden and several colleagues outlined their agenda to lower drug prices in a Feb. 4 Dear Colleague letter.  

  • Feb. 6, 2026
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Senate HELP Committee Questions NIH Director Bhattacharya on Modernization Efforts

NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya testified before the Senate HELP Committee on funding, oversight, and reforms as lawmakers warn recent actions create uncertainty

  • Feb. 6, 2026
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Senate HELP Chair Cassidy Probes 340B Prime Vendor, Apexus 

Senate HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy continued his investigation into the 340B program with a Feb. 1 letter sent to Apexus, the 340B prime vendor.  

  • Feb. 6, 2026
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AAMC Urges HRSA to Prohibit New Manufacturer 340B Claims Submission Requirements

The AAMC urged HRSA to prohibit new manufacturer claims-level data submission requirements for in-house pharmacies.

  • Feb. 6, 2026
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