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Washington Highlights - Chief Public Policy Officer Award
Washington Highlights
AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Awarded for Advocacy by Alpha Phi Alpha

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Danielle Turnipseed was awarded the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity’s Community Advocacy Award at a Sept. 11 breakfast.

  • Sept. 13, 2024

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their patients and communities.

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Washington Highlights - Community Fair
Washington Highlights
AAMC Participates in CBCF Breakfast and Community Health Fair

The AAMC and Howard University College of Medicine participated in a breakfast and community health fair as part of the CBCF’s Annual Legislative Conference.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
Washington Highlights - Diversity Panel
Washington Highlights
AAMC Hosts CBCF, CHCI Panel and Reception, Honors ACE Awardees

The AAMC sponsored a panel and reception highlighting the importance of a diverse health care workforce in conjunction with the CBCF and CHCI conferences.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Submits Statement on Facility Fees, Hospital Contracting in Advance of Markup

The AAMC submitted a statement for the record to the House Education and Workforce Committee ahead of their Sept. 11 markup of several bills.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Comments on CY25 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposals

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS on proposals impacting academic health systems related to Medicare physician payment, value-based care, and the QPP.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Joins Over 300 Groups in Support of Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities

AAMC Joins Over 300 Groups in Support of Telehealth Prescribing Flexibilities.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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Washington Highlights
AAMC, Provider Groups Urge Action on Physician Payment

The AAMC joined over 120 provider groups in a letter requesting that congressional leadership take action to mitigate schedule payment cuts for physicians.

  • Sept. 13, 2024

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Washington Highlights
AAMC Data Snapshot Shows Benefits of Non-Profit Health Systems Beyond Charity Care

A new AAMC data snapshot examines services at not-for-profit health systems, highlighting the clinical benefits provided to communities beyond charity care.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Comments on CY 2025 OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted Sept. 9 comments to the CMS on proposals related to outpatient hospital payment and quality reporting.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter to CMS on Part D Inflationary Rebates

The AAMC joined other national associations in commenting to the CMS on excluding 340B drug units from Part D inflationary rebates.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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