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Celebrating 80 Years of VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and academic medicine.

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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AAMC Statement on 1st Circuit Court of Appeals Ruling in NIH Lawsuit

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming the unlawfulness of cuts to NIH-funded research.

  • Jan. 6, 2026
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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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Joint Associations Group Thanks Congress for Strong Support of Scientific Research Funding and Infrastructure in Final FY26 Appropriations

The Joint Associations Group released a statement thanking Congress for supporting scientific research funding and in final FY26 appropriations legislation..

  • Feb. 3, 2026
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AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the Appropriations package.

  • Feb. 3, 2026
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MACPAC Reviews Work Requirements, MCOs, Behavioral Health, and Prior Authorization  

MACPAC met on Jan. 29 and 30 to discuss topics including oversight of MCOs, implementation of work requirements, behavioral health, and prior authorization.    

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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CMS Seeks Feedback on Strengthening Domestic Supply Chain of Medicines and Supplies

CMS is seeking public input on ways to strengthen the domestic supply chain of personal protective equipment and essential medicines.

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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ED Launches Committee on Rulemaking for Accreditation Issues

ED will convene the AIM committee in April-May, charged with developing accreditation regulations for higher education.

  • Jan. 30, 2026
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