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Advocacy & Policy

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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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to urge the Department to withdraw its proposed conscience rights regulatio

  • March 26, 2018
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Community letter signed by 39 higher education organizations, and coordinated by the American Council on Education, thanking House and Senate leadership for the

  • March 22, 2018
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AAMC joint letter on the delay of the revisions to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects.

  • March 21, 2018
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Letter from AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, M.D., responding to House Ways and Means Committee request for input on potential policy strategies to addr

  • March 19, 2018
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Community letter sent by the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions (FASHP) to the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Commit

  • March 13, 2018
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The AAMC signed a community letter opposing ‘right to try’ legislation that would create a secondary pathway for accessing investigational therapies outside of

  • March 12, 2018
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The AAMC joined more than 80 stakeholder groups in a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan and Democratic Leader Pelosi opposing the Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jo

  • March 12, 2018
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The AAMC joined a coalition of hospital groups asking Anthem to abandon payment policies that denied reimbursement for outpatient imaging and emergency care ser

  • March 8, 2018
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The AAMC welcomes this opportunity to comment on the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s or Agency’s) proposed rule entitled “Definition of “Employer” Under Section 3(

  • March 5, 2018
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The AAMC provided comments to CMS on new hospital harm electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs)

  • Feb. 28, 2018
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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

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.

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

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.

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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AAMC Action

AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

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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