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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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AAMC Encouraged by SCOTUS Decision on Mifepristone Access

The AAMC issued a statement regarding the SCOTUS decision on a case about mifepristone access.

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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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The AAMC joined other health groups on April 14 in endorsing the Social Determinants Accelerator Act.

  • April 23, 2021
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The AAMC endorsed legislation authorizing HRSA grants and a CDC information campaign highlighting the health and well-being of providers.

  • March 12, 2021
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The AAMC joined the CDC Coalition in a letter to House and Senate appropriators to recommend at least $10 billion for the CDC in FY 2022.

  • March 5, 2021
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The House Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee held two events highlighting the nation’s public health needs.

  • Feb. 26, 2021
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The AAMC joined over 300 public health and health organizations in urging Congress to provide significant, long-term investments in the CDC.

  • Feb. 19, 2021
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Five House committees with jurisdiction over health and research agencies introduced and advanced portions of a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.

  • Feb. 12, 2021
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The AAMC and more than 40 organizations, institutions, and companies endorsed the Tracking COVID-19 Variants Act to increase SARS-CoV-2 genomic sequencing.

  • Feb. 12, 2021
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On his first days in office, President Biden signed executive actions related to racial equity training, anti-discrimination measures, DACA, and student loans.

  • Jan. 22, 2021
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The AAMC recommends community engagement, multisector partnerships, and holistic interventions to address Black youth suicide disparities.

  • Jan. 15, 2021
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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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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 – 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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