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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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Appropriators Discuss Role of F&A Support in Advancing Medical Research

Four research institutions Oct. 24 testified before the House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee about the essential role of federal support for fa

  • Oct. 27, 2017
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Senate Approves FY 2018 Budget Resolution

The Senate Oct. 19 voted to amend and approve the House FY 2018 budget resolution (H Con Res 71), stripping the budget blueprint of reconciliation instructions

  • Oct. 20, 2017
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AAMC Joins Community CDC REACH Support Letter

The AAMC joined 203 organizations in a letter urging House and Senate Appropriators to restore funding to the CDC REACH program.

  • Oct. 20, 2017
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Republicans Release Proposed Tax Reform Plan

The so-called “Big Six” group of Republican leaders Sept. 27 released its proposed tax reform plan to overhaul and rewrite the tax code.

  • Sept. 29, 2017
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FOVA, AAMC Oppose Restrictions on Use of Dogs in VA Medical Research

The executive committee of the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research coalition sent a letter opposing legislation.

  • Sept. 1, 2017
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House Approves Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Spending Bill in “Minibus” Defense Package

The House passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, which includes the FY 2018 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies spending.

  • July 28, 2017
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House FY 2018 Budget Resolution Inches Forward As Appropriators Forge Ahead

The House Budget Committee July 19 approved an FY 2018 budget resolution that includes reconciliation instructions for 11 House committees to achieve $203 billi

  • July 21, 2017
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Senate Panel Slams Administration’s NIH Budget Request, F&A Proposal

Both Republican and Democratic members of the Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee rejected the president’s FY 2018 budget request.

  • June 23, 2017
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Senate Panel Questions Cuts to NIH, Other HHS Programs in President’s FY 2018 Budget

In a lively June 15 hearing, members of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS)

  • June 16, 2017
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Secretary Price Testifies at Senate and House Hearings on FY 2018 HHS Budget Proposal

Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tom Price, MD, testified June 8 in front of both the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee about

  • June 9, 2017
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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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