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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 AAMC submitted a Sept. 11 letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to a request for comments on the draft guidance, Patient-Focused Drug

  • Sept. 14, 2018
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The Senate voted 85-7 to approve the FY19 Labor-HHS appropriations bill.

  • Aug. 24, 2018
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The Senate agreed Aug. 15 by unanimous consent to begin debate on the fiscal year (FY) 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (L

  • Aug. 17, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC submitted comments to the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to urge the Department to withdraw its proposed changes to the Title X Progr

  • July 31, 2018
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The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee July 25 held a hearing titled, “21st Century Cures Implementation: Updates from FDA and NIH.”

  • July 27, 2018
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The AAMC July 16 submitted comments to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex M. Azar II in response to the administration’s plan to lower prescription

  • July 20, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence

The Association of American Medical Colleges (“the AAMC” or “Association”) welcomes this opportunity to comment on the “HHS Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices and R

  • July 16, 2018
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC, along with five other hospital associations, submitted comments to HHS Secretary Alex Azar in response to the administration’s Blueprint to Lower Drug

  • July 16, 2018
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Washington Highlights

The House Appropriations Committee July 11 amended and approved its FY 2019 Labor-HHS-Education spending bill by a vote of 30-22. This follows the Labor-HHS sub

  • July 13, 2018
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The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Human Research Protections (SACHRP) July 10-11 held a public meeting to dis

  • July 13, 2018
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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 – 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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