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Press Release
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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OSHA Issues Workplace COVID-19 Rules to Protect Employees

OSHA released workplace rules aimed at protecting employees in health care facilities on June 21.

  • June 25, 2021
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC FY22 Outside Witness Testimony to Senate Labor-HHS-Ed Subcommittee

The AAMC submitted outside witness testimony to the Senate Labor-HHS-Ed appropriations subcommittee with recommendations for FY 2022 appropriations.

  • June 23, 2021
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AAMC joins community letter urging congressional leadership to include the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act to infrastructure legislation.

AAMC joins community letter urging congressional leadership to include the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act to infrastructure legislation.

  • June 22, 2021
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AAMC Statement on President’s FY 2022 Budget Proposal

The AAMC issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s full fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget request.

  • May 28, 2021
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AAMC Statement on House Introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act

The AAMC issued this statement statement on the introduction of the Substance Use Disorder Workforce Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.

  • May 20, 2021
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits Testimony on FY22 Funding Priorities to House Labor-HHS Subcommittee

The AAMC submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies highlighting FY 2022

  • May 18, 2021
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Federal Officials Provide COVID-19 Update to Senate HELP Committee

Federal health and science agency officials testified before the Senate HELP Committee on the U.S. COVID-19 response on May 11 before the Senate HELP Committee.

  • May 14, 2021
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Ways and Means Committee Releases GAO Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Report

The House Ways and Means Committee released a Government Accountability Office report on maternal morbidity and mortality.

  • May 14, 2021
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Secretary Becerra Testifies on FY 2022 HHS Budget Request

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra testified on the FY 2022 HHS budget request in front of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee on May 12.

  • May 14, 2021
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House Subcommittee Hears Testimony from Agencies, Academic Medicine on Long COVID

The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee held a hearing on the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 with administration and academic medicine witnesses

  • April 30, 2021
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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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