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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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According to the CBO, an additional 23 million people are expected to be uninsured by 2026 under the AHCA as compared to current law.

  • May 26, 2017
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The AAMC May 22 sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma urging the agency not to abandon crucial standards o

  • May 26, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

On May 23, the AAMC submitted a letter to Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) outlining our priorities on health care reform efforts.

  • May 23, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC May 22 sent a letter to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma urging the agency not to abandon crucial standards o

  • May 22, 2017
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An amendment will provide Medicare Part D prescription plans with Parts A and B claims data to promote the appropriate use of medications and improve outcomes.

  • May 19, 2017
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The AAMC sent a May 12 letter thanking Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, Ranking Member Ron Wyden, Sen. Johnny Isakson, and Sen. Mark Warner for in

  • May 12, 2017
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The American Health Care Act (AHCA) repeals significant portions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and changes the Medicaid financing structure.

  • May 5, 2017
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The Government Accountability Office appointed five new commissioners and a new chair to the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC).

  • May 5, 2017
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An amendment is aimed at addressing concerns from various Republican groups, including the conservative House Freedom Caucus and the moderate Tuesday Group.

  • April 28, 2017
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CMS is proposing a 0.4588% positive adjustment in documentation and coding for FY 2018, a decrease from the intended 0.5% adjustment for each of FYs 2018-2023.

  • April 21, 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

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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