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AAMC Statement on the Omission of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing…

AAMC is disappointed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee did not include legislation that would reauthorize certain HRSA programs.

  • Sept. 22, 2025
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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

  • Sept. 18, 2025
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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating September 15-19 as Medical Research Week

The AAMC celebrates five U.S. House Members introducing a resolution declaring September 15-19 as Medical Research Week.

  • Sept. 16, 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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AAMC Statement on the Financial Accountability in Research (FAIR) Model for Federal Research Funding

The AAMC reiterates its strong support for the FAIR Act.

  • Sept. 23, 2025
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AAMC Statement on the Omission of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs from Markup Schedule

AAMC is disappointed that the House Energy and Commerce Committee did not include legislation that would reauthorize certain HRSA programs.

  • Sept. 22, 2025
Capitol Hill, Washington
Washington Highlights
CMS Releases Notice of Funding Opportunity, Application for RHTP  

The CMS issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for states to apply to receive funding from the Rural Health Transformation Program.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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MACPAC Discusses Recent Legislative Changes to Medicaid, Medicaid Work Requirements

MACPAC met Sept. 18 and 19 to discuss recent legislative changes to Medicaid, Medicaid work requirements, and the Medicare-Medicaid Plan Transition.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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Former CDC Leaders Testify on Departures, Vaccine Policy, and Agency Independence

Former CDC leaders testified to the Senate HELP Committee on departures, vaccine policy, and agency independence.

  • Sept. 19, 2025
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