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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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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter to Senate Leadership on Tax Reform

The AAMC sent a letter Nov. 27 reiterating concerns with certain provisions of proposed tax reform legislation.

  • Nov. 27, 2017
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Community Letter to Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch on Tax Reform

The AAMC partnered with the Municipal Bonds for America coalition in sending a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chair Orrin Hatch on protecting the underlying

  • Nov. 13, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter on Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Letter signed by 45 organizations, including the AAMC, urging members of Congress to preserve Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

  • Nov. 13, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter to Senate Finance Committee on Tax Reform

The AAMC sent a letter Nov. 12 to the Senate Finance Committee outlining concerns with the “chairman’s mark” of HR 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

  • Nov. 13, 2017
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AAMC Joins Community Letter Led by the Public Finance Network Expressing Concerns with House Tax Reform Proposal

The AAMC cosigned a letter spearheaded by the Public Finance Network expressing concerns with HR 1, the House Tax Reform Proposal

  • Nov. 6, 2017
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AAMC Joins Higher Education Community to Express Concerns with Tax Proposal

Community letter to House Ways and Means Committee leadership expressing concern with provisions in H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

  • Nov. 6, 2017
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AAMC Joins Community Letter Led by the Municipal Bonds for America Coalition expressing concerns with Tax Reform Proposal

The AAMC partnered with the Municipal Bonds for America Coalition expressing concerns on the treatment of municipal bonds in the House tax reform proposal.

  • Nov. 3, 2017
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Joins Over 200 Organizations Urging Congress to Enact a Bipartisan FY 2018 Budget Deal

November 3, 2017—The AAMC Nov. 2 joined a community letter, organized by the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, urging House and Senate leaders to enact a bicam

  • Nov. 3, 2017
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AAMC Joins Community Letter Led by the Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research Regarding FY 2018 Budget Deal

Letter requesting the enactment of a bicameral, bipartisan fiscal year (FY) 2018 budget agreement that raises the spending caps and enables a $36.1 billion inve

  • Nov. 2, 2017
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House VA Panel Examines Choice 2.0, VA GME Expansion

The House Committee on Veterans Affairs held an Oct. 24 hearing on pending draft legislation to reform how veterans access care at non-Department of Veterans Af

  • Oct. 27, 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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