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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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AAMC Submits Comments to HHS on Regulatory Relief During COVID-19

The AAMC submitted comments to the HHS on regulatory relief policies during the COVID-19 pandemic that should be made permanent.

  • Jan. 8, 2021
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AAMC Comments on Health Care Best Practices During COVID-19

The AAMC submitted comments to the HHS on effective and innovative COVID-19 health care best practices.

  • Jan. 8, 2021
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President Signs FY 2021 Appropriations, COVID-19 Relief, GME Expansion Legislation

President Trump signed legislation on Dec. 27 containing FY 2021 appropriations, COVID-19 relief, expanded Medicare GME, and health extenders.

  • Dec. 29, 2020
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Year-End Package Contains COVID-19 Relief, Medicaid and Health Extenders, Surprise Billing

Congress passed a year-end package containing COVID-19 relief, Medicaid and other health extenders, and surprise billing.

  • Dec. 23, 2020
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Congress Passes Historic GME Expansion

Congress passed a historic increase to the Medicare graduate medical education (GME) program on Dec. 21 — the first increase to the program in nearly 25 years.

  • Dec. 23, 2020
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Congress Passes CR, Continues to Negotiate FY21 Spending Bills and Health Extenders

President Trump is expected to sign a continuing resolution that extends fiscal year 2020 government funding levels and health extenders through Dec. 18.

  • Dec. 11, 2020
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MedPAC Discusses Draft Recommendations on Upcoming Payment Updates

MedPAC met to discuss payment adequacy draft recommendations for payment updates across various healthcare provider types.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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CMS Releases CY 2021 Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

CMS released its CY 2021 OPPS final rule, which finalizes cuts to the 340B program and eliminates the IPO list.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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CMS Issues 2021 Final Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program Rule

CMS issued a rule finalizing 2021 payment rates for physicians, making some COVID-19 flexibilities and waivers permanent.

  • Dec. 4, 2020
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CMS to Allow Hospitals to Provide Inpatient Care in Patients’ Homes

Hospitals would be able to treat patients in their homes and receive reimbursement under the Inpatient Protective Payment System.

  • Dec. 4, 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

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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