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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 is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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House Veterans’ Affairs Committee Holds Hearing on FY 19 Budget Request

The House Veterans’ Affairs Committee held a Feb. 15 hearing on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Budget Request for FY 2019.

  • Feb. 15, 2018
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AAMC Statement on President’s FY 2019 Budget Proposal

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s FY 2019 budget request.

  • Feb. 11, 2018
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AAMC Statement on the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

The AAMC supports the budget deal to provide support vital to our nation’s health security and will help safety net hospitals serve vulnerable patients.

  • Feb. 8, 2018
Washington Highlights
President Signs Budget Deal Raising Spending Caps, Delaying DSH Cuts

President Trump Feb. 9 signed into law the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (H.R. 1892), the product of bipartisan negotiations to provide sequestration relief ove

  • Feb. 8, 2018
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Lawmakers End Shutdown and Extend CHIP, But Fail to Negotiate DACA Agreement

Following a three day shutdown of the federal government, President Trump Jan. 22 signed another continuing resolution (P.L. 115-120, CR) passed by Congress ear

  • Jan. 25, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter to Congress regarding Nondefense Discretionary (NDD) Budget Caps

Community letter signed by 2,000 organizations and coordinated by NDD United urging Congress to help ensure adequate funding for programs funded through annual

  • Jan. 24, 2018
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Lawmakers Scramble to Avoid Government Shutdown

Federal agencies Jan. 19 began issuing shutdown orders, as a continuing resolution (H.J.Res 125) approved by the House Jan. 18, stalled in the Senate hours befo

  • Jan. 18, 2018
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Congress Sends Stopgap to the President to Avert Shutdown

Lawmakers Dec. 21 cleared a third stopgap (H.R. 1370) for the president, ensuring federal operations will continue at least through Jan. 19.

  • Dec. 21, 2017
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House and Senate Pass Tax Legislation

The House and Senate Dec. 20 passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, legislation that will make major and substantial changes to the tax code.

  • Dec. 21, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter to HHS-OMB-CDC Regarding FY 2019 HHS Budget Request

AAMC Letter to HHS, OMB, and CDC Regarding FY 2019 HHS Budget Request urging a strong commitment to the full scope of science, health care, social services, div

  • Dec. 19, 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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