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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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House Advances FY 2018 Spending Package

The House of Representatives Sept. 14 voted, 211-198, to advance a fiscal year (FY) 2018 spending package.

  • Sept. 15, 2017
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Senate Leaders Propose CHIP Extension

Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) Sept. 12 announced an agreement to extend funding for the Children’s H

  • Sept. 15, 2017
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AAMC Signs Letter Urging Congress to Extend Crucial Health Care Programs

The AAMC joined a Sept. 5 letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-

  • Sept. 8, 2017
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Senate Appropriators Advance FY18 HHS Funding Bill With Third Consecutive NIH Boost

After a brief markup, the Senate Appropriations Committee Sept. 7 approved, 29-2, its Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-H

  • Sept. 8, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence
Community letter to House and Senate Leadership Regarding FY18 NSF Funding

Community letter, organized by the Coalition for National Science Funding, asking Congress to appropriate at least $7.8 billion for the National Science Foundat

  • Sept. 5, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter to House and Senate Appropriators Opposing Cuts to Title VII and VIII Workforce Programs

The Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC), an AAMC-led coalition of over 60 national organizations, sent a letter to House Appropriators op

  • Sept. 1, 2017
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FOVA, AAMC Oppose Restrictions on Use of Dogs in VA Medical Research

The executive committee of the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research coalition sent a letter opposing legislation.

  • Sept. 1, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Regarding Fetal Tissue and Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Community letter expressing opposition to prohibitions or restrictions that would further impede the use of federal funding for fetal tissue or embryonic stem c

  • Aug. 28, 2017
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FOVA, AAMC Oppose Restrictions on Use of Dogs in VA Medical Research

he executive committee of the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA) coalition sent an Aug. 25 letter to House Appropriations Committee Chair Rod

  • Aug. 25, 2017
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Community Letter Regarding Facilities and Administrative Expenses

Community letter signed by 111 national organizations (including AAMC) representing patients, researchers, clinicians, and research institutions expressing stro

  • Aug. 21, 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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