Washington Highlights
Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, academic health systems, and their patients and communities.
Recent Articles
The Supreme Court upheld the HHS’ interpretation of entitlement to supplemental security income (SSI) benefits as used in the Medicare DSH calculation.
- May 2, 2025
The House Education and Workforce Committee amended and approved reconciliation legislation that would eliminate and reduce financial aid programs.
- May 2, 2025
The AAMC led seven other national organizations in a second amicus brief challenging the abrupt and unlawful NIH grant terminations.
- May 2, 2025
The AAMC submitted a statement for the record on biomedical research in advance of an April 30 Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
- May 2, 2025
Senate HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy, MD (R-La.) on April 24 unveiled the results from his inquiry into the 340B program.
- April 25, 2025
President Donald Trump signed April 23 executive orders directing agencies to evaluate accreditors and reform accreditation processes.
- April 25, 2025
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