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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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Washington Highlights Insurance Opioid Crisis
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SAMHSA Revises Confidentiality Regulations for SUD Patient Records

SAMHSA publishes final rule changing 42 CFR Part 2 patient record protections to facilitate better substance use disorder care coordination.

  • July 16, 2020
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CMS Announces the Value in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Demonstration

CMS announced a new, voluntary Alternative Payment Model (APM) called the Value in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Demonstration.

  • June 19, 2020
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CMS Issues Proposed Rule on Medicaid Value-Based Payments

CMS releases proposed rule that would encourage value-based purchasing arrangement for prescription drugs covered under Medicaid.

  • June 19, 2020
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AAMC Outlines Recommendations to Address Potential Growth of Opioid Epidemic Due to COVID-19

The AAMC urges HHS to address the opioid epidemic in its COVID-19 response.

  • June 5, 2020
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CMMI Announces New Policies for Innovation Center Models and COVID-19

CMMI announces policies for value-based care models in response to COVID-19.

  • June 5, 2020
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AAMC Submits Amicus Brief to Supreme Court Supporting ACA

AAMC and hospital associations submit amicus brief to the Supreme Court in ACA constitutionality case Texas v. U.S.

  • May 15, 2020
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MedPAC Discusses Separately Payable Drugs in OPPS, ACOs, and Specialists in APMs

MedPAC held its March 2020 meeting and discussed separately payable drugs in the OPPS, ACO assignment, and specialist participation in APMs among other topics.

  • March 6, 2020
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Energy and Commerce Subcommittee Holds Hearing on the Opioid Crisis

The Energy and Commerce Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee held a hearing on state efforts to address the opioid crisis.

  • Jan. 17, 2020
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Circuit Court Issues Ruling on ACA Individual Mandate

A Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the ACA individual mandate unconstitutional and sent the case back to the District Court.

  • Dec. 19, 2019
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AAMC Hosts GME Day of Action, Congressional Briefing

The AAMC held a GME Day of Action on Dec. 5 to urge Congress to pass the Opioid Workforce of 2019 and reached over one million people on social media.

  • Dec. 5, 2019
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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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