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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 VA Committee Holds VA Community Care Hearing; Approves Health Bills

The committee held a hearing titled, “Shaping the Future: Consolidating and Improving VA Community Care,” which focused on the VA Choice Program.

  • March 9, 2017
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Senators Celebrate NIH, Urge Continued Funding Growth

Senators in two rounds of questions at a Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee hearing praised the research funded by the NIH.

  • March 9, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter Regarding Funding for Federal Student Financial Aid Programs

Community sign-on letter organized by the Student Aid Alliance requesting preservation of federal student financial aid programs in fiscal year 2018.

  • March 6, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter to President Trump Regarding the Prevention and Public Health Fund

Community sign-on letter of more than 500 organizations, coordinated by the Trust for America’s Health, in support of the Prevention and Public Health Fund. The

  • March 3, 2017
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White House to Propose Cuts to Domestic Spending

The president intends to propose a $54 billion increase in defense spending offset by cuts to non-security federal programs.

  • March 2, 2017
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President Signs Executive Order to Enforce the Regulatory Reform Agenda

President Trump signed an executive order requiring the head of each federal agency to designate a Regulatory Reform Officer (RRO).

  • March 2, 2017
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President Trump Signs Executive Order on HBCUs

President Donald Trump Feb. 28 signed an executive order titled White House Initiative to Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and U

  • March 2, 2017
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Health Professions Coalition Urges Title VII and Title VIII Funding Increases

The AAMC joined more than 50 national organizations of the Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC) in a Feb. 23 letter to House and Senate Ap

  • Feb. 23, 2017
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House Rules Committee to Hold Hearings on Earmarks

According to press accounts, House Rules Committee Chair Pete Sessions (R-Texas) Feb. 14 said in a Republican Conference meeting he plans to hold hearings to di

  • Feb. 16, 2017
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Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Emphasizes Mental Health Workforce Needs

At a Feb. 15 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education hearing titled, “Mental Health Care: Examining Treatments and

  • Feb. 16, 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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