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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.

  • June 11, 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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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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AAMC Submits Physician Workforce Recommendations to Senate HELP RFI

The AAMC provided legislative recommendations in response to a request for information by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  • March 31, 2023
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GME Expansion Bill Introduced in House

Reps. Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced the Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act on March 29.

  • March 31, 2023
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CMS Awards 200 GME Slots Under Section 126

The CMS announced on Jan. 9 the distribution of the first 200 awards for the 1,000 Medicare-funded GME slots made available by the CAA, 2021.

  • Jan. 13, 2023
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AAMC Comments on FDA Patient-Focused Drug Development Draft Guidance

The AAMC submitted a Sept. 27 letter to the FDA in response to the agency’s request for comments on its draft guidance for patient-focused drug development.

  • Sept. 30, 2022
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Senate HELP Committee Holds Hearing on Monkeypox Federal Response

On Sept. 14, the Senate HELP Committee held a hearing on the federal response to the monkeypox outbreak.

  • Sept. 16, 2022
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CMS Releases the FY 2023 IPPS Final Rule

On Aug. 1, the CMS released the annual hospital IPPS final rule updating policies for Medicare payment and quality reporting and performance programs.

  • Aug. 5, 2022
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AAMC Comments on Proposed VA GME Pilot Program Authorized by the MISSION Act

The AAMC submitted comments to the VA on a proposed GME Pilot Program to provide funding for no fewer than 100 VA residency positions at non-VA facilities.

  • July 8, 2022
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Public Health, Research Security Proposals

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a June 29 hearing on several public health and research security legislative proposals.

  • July 1, 2022
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AAMC Submits Comments on FDA Efforts to Increase Diversity in Clinical Trials

On June 13, The AAMC responded to the FDA’s draft guidance on improving racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials.

  • June 24, 2022
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AAMC Comments on the FY 2023 IPPS Proposed Rule

On June 16, The AAMC submitted comments on the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) fiscal year (FY) 2023 proposed rule.

  • June 24, 2022
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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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