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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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Community Letter to Senate on Defense Health Research Programs

Community letter to the Senate, organized by the Defense Health Research Consortium, requesting continued support for defense health research programs funded th

  • June 8, 2017
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House Science Committee Debates the Costs of Research

The House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held a joint Oversight, Research and Technology hearing.

  • May 26, 2017
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Senators Support Health Workforce Programs in FY 18 Funding Letters

Members of the Senate demonstrated support of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Title VII health professions and Title VIII nursing workfo

  • May 26, 2017
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FOVA, AAMC Congressional Briefing Showcases VA Research Advancements

The AAMC, as an executive committee member of the Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research, hosted a congressional briefing.

  • May 19, 2017
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AAMC Joins Community in Support of Increased Allocation for Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee

Nearly 800 organizations called for funding for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS).

  • May 12, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter to Appropriations Committees regarding FY 2018 302(b) Allocation

Community letter, coordinated by the Coalition for Health Funding, Committee for Education Funding, and the Campaign to Invest in America’s Workforce, calling f

  • May 8, 2017
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Lawmakers Finalize FY 2017 Spending Bill With Boost for NIH

Congress voted to send to the president the Consolidated Appropriations Act, a spending package funding most of the federal government through FY 2017.

  • May 5, 2017
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Congress Clears 7-Day Stopgap to Finalize FY 2017 Spending Bills

A short term continuing resolution gives lawmakers until May 5 to complete negotiations on the remaining 11 FY spending bills and avert a government shutdown.

  • April 28, 2017
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House Republicans Revive Efforts to Pass American Health Care Act

An amendment is aimed at addressing concerns from various Republican groups, including the conservative House Freedom Caucus and the moderate Tuesday Group.

  • April 28, 2017
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Bipartisan House Letter to Appropriations Committee Advocates AHRQ Funding

The letter asks House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee for $364 million for AHRQ in fiscal year (FY) 2018.

  • April 28, 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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