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AAMC Statement on Full Committee Markup of Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

AAMC appreciates lawmakers' efforts to prioritize medical research and urges the committee to protect public health priorities.

  • Sept. 11, 2025
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AAMC Statement on Markup of Legislation to Reauthorize the Title VII Health Professions and Title VIII Nursing Workforce…

The AAMC released a statement on the markup of legislative proposals to expand the health workforce.

  • Sept. 9, 2025
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AAMC Honors Recipients of 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education

The AAMC honored the recipients of the 2025 ACE Award for Advocacy, Collaboration, and Education.

  • Aug. 26, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Endorses Bill Promoting Physician Mental Health and Well-being

The AAMC endorsed legislation authorizing HRSA grants and a CDC information campaign highlighting the health and well-being of providers.

  • March 12, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Health Care Groups Supporting Relief From Medicare Sequester and PAYGO

The AAMC joined health care groups asking congressional leadership to extend the Medicare sequester moratorium and provide PAYGO relief from additional Medicare

  • March 12, 2021
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AAMC, Higher Ed Groups Send Letter Urging Congress to Pass the TREAT Act

The AAMC joined 50 other higher education associations in a March 8 letter urging Congress to pass the TREAT Act.

  • March 10, 2021
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AAMC Endorsement of House Physician Well-being Legislation

AAMC Endorsement of House Physician Well-being Legislation

  • March 10, 2021
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AAMC Joins 50 Higher Ed Groups in Urging Congress to Pass the TREAT Act

The AAMC joined 50 other higher education associations in a March 8 letter urging Congress to pass the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment Act (

  • March 8, 2021
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