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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 Nov. 27 submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Benefit and Payment Parameters Calendar Year (CY) 2019 proposed rule

  • Nov. 30, 2017
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The AAMC Nov. 20 submitted a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) regarding its Re

  • Nov. 30, 2017
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The AAMC Oct. 21 submitted an amicus brief, along with the American Hospital Association, Federation of American Hospitals, and Catholic Health Association, in

  • Oct. 27, 2017
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Senator Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Chair Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) and Ranking Member Patty Murray (D-Wash.) Oct. 17 announced they reached a deal t

  • Oct. 20, 2017
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The AAMC Oct. 12 submitted a comment letter to the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the cancellation of Episode Payment Models (EPMs) u

  • Oct. 13, 2017
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The Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee Sept. 6 began a series of hearings addressing how to stabilize the health insurance marketplaces

  • Sept. 8, 2017
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) August 15 released a proposed rule entitled “Medicare Program; Cancellation of Advancing Care Coordination

  • Aug. 17, 2017
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit August 1 issued an order allowing states and the District of Columbia to intervene in the lawsuit

  • Aug. 4, 2017
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n response to continued opposition to the Senate health care reform bill, the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-K

  • July 21, 2017
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Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) July 13 released an updated version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017 (BCRA).

  • July 14, 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

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

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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