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AAMC Statement on Full Committee Markup of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

AAMC appreciates lawmakers' efforts to prioritize medical research and urges the committee to protect public health priorities.

  • Sept. 11, 2025
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AAMC Statement on Markup of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing Workforce…

The AAMC released a statement on the markup of legislative proposals to expand the health workforce.

  • Sept. 9, 2025
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AAMC Honors Recipients of 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education

The AAMC honored the recipients of the 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

  • Aug. 26, 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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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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Washington Highlights
CMS Issues Guidance Implementing State Directed Payments Provision of OBBBA

The CMS issued guidance implementing Section 71116 of the OBBBA, which caps rates for Medicaid state directed payments.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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House Appropriations Committee Approves FY26 NSF Spending Bill

The House Appropriations Committee on Sept. 10 advanced the FY 2026 NSF spending bill.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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AAMC-Supported Congressional Letter Urges HHS to Abandon 340B Rebate Pilot Program

166 members of Congress wrote to HHS Secretary Kennedy on Sept. 9 urging the department to withdraw its plans for a 340B rebate pilot model.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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AAMC Comments on CY26 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Proposals

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to the CY 2026 Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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AAMC Comments on HRSA 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program

The AAMC submitted comments in response to HRSA’s new voluntary 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program.

  • Sept. 12, 2025
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