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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 and Senate Set FY 2019 Funding Allocations

Both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees May 23 and May 24, respectively, met to formally set funding levels, or 302(b) allocations, for all 12 appro

  • May 25, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits Comment Letter on HRSA’s Delay of 340B Ceiling Price Rule

The AAMC May 21 submitted a comment letter in response to HRSA’s notice to further delay the 340B Drug Pricing Program’s rule addressing drug manufacturers ceil

  • May 21, 2018
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White House Releases Drug Pricing Plan and RFI

President Trump May 11 released the outline of his Administration’s plan to lower prescription drug prices, titled “American Patients First: The Trump Administr

  • May 18, 2018
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AAMC Submits Joint Letter on NPRM to Further Delay Revised Common Rule

The AAMC May 16 submitted a letter along with the Association of American Universities (AAU), Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and Coun

  • May 18, 2018
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HRSA Releases Proposed Rule Delaying Implementation of 340B Ceiling Price Requirements

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) released a proposed rule delaying the implementation of the 340B Drug Pricing Program ceiling price and

  • May 4, 2018
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House, Senate Committees Advance Separate Bills Addressing Opioid Crisis; House Package Requires State Reporting of Medicaid Expenditures for GME Legislation

The Senate Health Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee April 24 voted 23-0 to advance The Opioid Crisis Response Act (S.2680).

  • April 27, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence
Statement to House Appropriations Labor-HHS Subcommittee Concerning FY 2019 Funding

The AAMC April 26 submitted outside witness testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related A

  • April 26, 2018
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Comments on Short Term, Limited-Duration Insurance

The AAMC welcomes this opportunity to comment on the proposed rule entitled “Short-Term, Limited-Duration Insurance,” 83 Fed. Reg. 7437 (February 21, 2018), iss

  • April 23, 2018
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HHS Proposes for Comment a Further Delay to the Common Rule

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and 16 other federal departments and agencies April 19 issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to d

  • April 20, 2018
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AAMC Joins Coalition, Lawmakers in Support of AHRQ Funding

A coalition of 142 organizations, including the AAMC, March 27 joined a House and Senate letter organized by the Friends of AHRQ urging appropriators to provide

  • April 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

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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