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Advocacy & Policy

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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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Dec. 16 issued a report on the issues following the Center for Medicare

  • Jan. 5, 2017
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The U.S. District Court in North Texas issued a preliminary injunction against the enforcement of provisions in Sec. 1557 of the ACA.

  • Jan. 5, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

AAMC submits comment letter on MACRA Final Rule.

  • Dec. 19, 2016
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AAMC President and CEO Darrel G. Kirch, MD, Dec. 9 sent letters to President-elect Trump and Congressional leaders urging them not to repeal the Affordable Care

  • Dec. 15, 2016
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he Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) Dec. 15-16 met to discuss the future of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and children’

  • Dec. 15, 2016
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The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Dec. 8-9 held a meeting to discuss payment adequacy and to vote on draft recommendations for payment updates i

  • Dec. 15, 2016
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he Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Dec. 15 announced the Medicare-Medicaid Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Model, which aims to improve car

  • Dec. 15, 2016
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, Dec. 8 announced at the NIH Advisory Committee to the Director meeting that the implement

  • Dec. 15, 2016
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The AAMC joined four other higher education associations to comment on proposed changes by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standar

  • Dec. 15, 2016
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Advisory Committee to the Director (ACD) Dec. 8-9 met to discuss NIH’s most recent data on support for individual invest

  • Dec. 15, 2016
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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

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.

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

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.

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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AAMC Action

AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

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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