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AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming the unlawfulness of cuts to NIH-funded research.

  • Jan. 6, 2026
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Distribution of 400 New Medicare-Supported Graduate Medical Education Residency Positions Marks Milestone in Expanding the…

The AAMC issued a statement announcing the distribution of new Medicare-supported graduate medical education residency positions.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 2025
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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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Applications Open for Final Round of Section 126 Residency Distributions 

The final round of applications is now open for 200 FTE residency positions, authorized by Section 126 of the CAA.

  • Jan. 9, 2026
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CMS Awards RHTP Funding to all 50 States

On Dec. 29, the CMS announced that all 50 states had received funding awards through the newly established Rural Health Transformation Program.

  • Jan. 9, 2026
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House Advances Minibus Package Including NSF Spending Bill

On Jan. 8, the House passed an FY 2026 minibus that would fund the NSF at $8.8 billion, sending the package to the Senate for final consideration.

  • Jan. 9, 2026
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House Passes 3-Year Extension of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits 

The House voted on Jan. 8 to pass a three-year extension of the EPTCs.  

  • Jan. 9, 2026
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AAMC Joins Court of Appeals Amicus Brief as 340B Rebate Model Remains on Hold

The AAMC joined an amicus brief opposing HRSA’s request for a stay of the district court’s preliminary injunction.

  • Jan. 9, 2026
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