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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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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in First Circuit Court of Appeals Opposing NIH Grant Terminations

The AAMC and national education organizations filed an amicus brief with the First Circuit Court of Appeals opposing NIH grant terminations.

  • Nov. 21, 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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CMS Announces New Voluntary ACO Model 

The CMS announced the new Long-term Enhanced ACO Design (LEAD) Model, which will begin in 2027.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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HRSA Announces Next Round of RRPD Grants 

HRSA announced a notice of funding opportunity for a grant intended to support the start-up costs associated with establishing a new rural residency program.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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HS Announces Actions to Ban Gender-Affirming Care for Minors 

The Department of Health and Human Services on Dec. 18 announced two new proposed rules and other actions to ban gender-affirming care for minors.  

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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Senate Delays FY26 HHS Spending Vote to January

On Dec. 18, the Senate delayed consideration of a minibus package, which includes the FY 2026 HHS spending bill, until January.

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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AMC Comments on Proposal to Expand Public Charge Definition  

The AAMC submitted comments urging the DHS to withdraw its proposal to expand the benefits considered in public charge determinations.  

  • Dec. 19, 2025
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