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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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Washington Highlights CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Compliance
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HHS Proposes Changes to HIPAA Privacy Rule

Proposed modifications are intended to address standards that may impede care coordination and case management or pose unnecessary burdens.

  • Dec. 11, 2020
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CMS Issues 2021 Final Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Rule

CMS issued a rule finalizing 2021 payment rates for physicians, making some COVID-19 flexibilities and waivers permanent.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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AAMC, HPNEC Send Final FY 2021 Asks for Labor-HHS, Science Programs

The AAMC joined letters advocating for HRSA Title VII and Title VIII, CDC, and NSF funding for FY 2021.

  • Nov. 30, 2020
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HHS Finalizes Revamp of Stark Law, Anti-Kickback Rules

The CMS and HHS OIG have reinterpreted fraud and abuse laws to reduce regulatory barriers to value-based care arrangements.

  • Nov. 24, 2020
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Hospital COVID-19 Reporting: HHS Updates Guidance and CMS Details Enforcement

HHS amended its guidance on daily coronavirus data reporting and CMS has issued a memo on enforcement process under new CoPs requiring hospital reporting.

  • Oct. 9, 2020
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Administration Officials Testify on COVID-19 Response Before Senate Appropriators

Health officials testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee to review the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Sept. 18, 2020
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AAMC, Public Health Groups Urge Reversal of CDC Testing Guideline Changes

The AAMC and 225 organizations expressed concerns with recent changes to the CDC’s COVID-19 testing guidelines.

  • Sept. 11, 2020
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AAMC Submits Comments on Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine

The AAMC submitted comments in response to a discussion draft on the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

  • Sept. 11, 2020
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AAMC Endorses Senate Bill Promoting Physician Mental Health and Wellbeing

The AAMC endorsed legislation authorizing HRSA grants and CDC information campaigns highlighting the health and well-being of providers.

  • Aug. 14, 2020
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Coronavirus Task Force Health Experts Testify on National COVID-19 Plan

Drs. Fauci, Giroir, and Redfield of the Coronavirus Task Force appeared before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis for a July 31 hearing.

  • Aug. 7, 2020
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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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