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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision on EMTALA

The AAMC is pleased with the Supreme Court decision allowing Idaho physicians to provide care in an emergency setting.

  • June 27, 2024

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. Learn more about the AAMC’s priorities for the 118th Congress.

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U.S. House Members Introduce Resolution Designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week

Reps. Castor and Fitzpatrick introduce congressional resolution designating June 10-14 as Academic Medicine Week.

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AAMC Policy and Priorities

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Research

AAMC-member institutions endeavor to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and champion an environment where medical discovery can flourish. This strong commitment is key to innovation that benefits patients.

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Clinical Care

AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere.

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Investing in Healthier Communities

Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges.

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Workforce

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals play a crucial role in preparing future physicians who help create a healthier future for all with innovative graduate medical education.

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Washington Highlights

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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Brief Submitted to Supreme Court in AHA v. Becerra (340B) case

Brief Submitted to Supreme Court in AHA v. Becerra (340B) case

  • Sept. 15, 2021
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AAMC Comment Letter to CMS on CY 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule

AAMC Comment Letter to CMS on CY 2022 OPPS Proposed Rule

  • Sept. 15, 2021
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AAMC Joins Letter Urging Congressional Leadership to Provide Continuous Eligibility for Children on Medicaid and CHIP

The AAMC joined a letter with over 200 children urging Congressional leaders to support 12-months of continuous eligibility for children in Medicaid and CHIP in

  • Sept. 14, 2021
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AAMC Submits Comments to CMS on CY2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rule

AAMC Submits Comments to CMS on CY2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) and Quality Payment Program (QPP) proposed rules

  • Sept. 13, 2021
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GME Advocacy Coalition Groups Support GME in Reconciliation

Nearly 70 members of the GME Advocacy Coalition sent a letter to committee leads in support of including additional GME slots in reconciliation.

  • Sept. 1, 2021
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AAMC, Health Care Groups Support Chronic Care Management Legislation

The AAMC joined other health care groups in supporting the Seniors’ Chronic Care Management Improvement Act of 2021.

  • July 29, 2021
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AAMC Joins Letter in Support of Extending Telehealth Flexibilities

The AAMC joined a group letter on July 26 with 430 organizations urging Congressional leaders to extend many of the current telehealth flexibilities beyond the

  • July 26, 2021
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AAMC Submits Comments on Cures 2.0 Discussion Draft

The AAMC submitted a comment letter on July 19 to Reps. Diana DeGette and Fred Upton in response to their Cures 2.0 Act discussion draft.

  • July 19, 2021
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AAMC Joins Letter in Support of Telemental Health Bill

The AAMC joined a letter with other health care groups in support of the bipartisan Telemental Health Care Act to remove the in-person requirements for telement

  • June 22, 2021
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Coalition Statement in Support of Research Using Human Fetal Tissue

The AAMC joined nearly 100 organizations in a statement in support of research using human fetal tissue.

  • June 21, 2021
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AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award

This award recognizes members of Congress and staff for extraordinary leadership in support of the academic medicine community.

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Advocacy Coalitions

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research supports enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral, and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

The HPNEC advocates for continued support for the health professions and nursing workforce development programs critical to providing continued services to underserved and minority communities.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical, and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations.

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We are a community of students, residents, researchers, faculty members, physicians, and others who advocate on behalf of academic medicine to improve the health of people everywhere.

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