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AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC shares its concern over the CY 2027 hospital OPPS proposed rule, which would harm access to care and the health of patients and communities.

  • July 2, 2026
Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Burdensome Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Legislation

The AAMC expresses disappointment with hospital tax exempt legislation.

  • July 1, 2026
Washington Highlights
AAMC and AAMC-Member Institutions Celebrate Academic Medicine Week

Academic Medicine Week recognizes the unparalleled contributions of academic medicine to improving the health of patients and communities across the country. 

  • June 12, 2026
Science Policy Hub
OMB Proposed Rule to Revise the Uniform Guidance

Background and recommendations on the proposed rule to revise the Uniform Guidance, a set of regulations that govern federal financial assistance awards.

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Press Release
AAMC Statement on CY 2027 Hospital OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC shares its concern over the CY 2027 hospital OPPS proposed rule, which would harm access to care and the health of patients and communities.

  • July 2, 2026
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Press Release
AAMC Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Passage of Burdensome Hospital Tax-Exempt Status Legislation

The AAMC expresses disappointment with hospital tax exempt legislation.

  • July 1, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Statement for the Record on Tax Exempt Status Legislation

The AAMC submitted a statement for the record regarding the Tax Exempt Hospital Transparency Act.

  • July 1, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments to HHS RFI on Chronic Disease of Addiction

The AAMC submitted a response to the HHS RFI on policies to improve care and outcomes for substance use disorder and mental health.

  • July 1, 2026
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Washington Highlights
House Subcommittee Advances Transparency and Prior Authorization Bills

A Key House Subcommittee advanced a bipartisan package of bills June 25 on price transparency, prior authorization, and MA oversight.

  • June 26, 2026
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