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AAMC CAHSE Leaders Advocate for Academic Medicine in Budget Reconciliation

Academic health system leaders met with members of Congress and their staff to advocate for academic medicine priorities as part of the reconciliation process.

  • May 9, 2025

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Supreme Court Upholds HHS Interpretation of Medicare DSH Calculation

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
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House Education and Workforce Committee Advances Reconciliation Legislation

The House Education and Workforce Committee amended and approved reconciliation legislation that would eliminate and reduce financial aid programs.

  • May 2, 2025
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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in Second NIH Grants Termination Lawsuit

The AAMC led seven other national organizations in a second amicus brief challenging the abrupt and unlawful NIH grant terminations.

  • May 2, 2025

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