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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 and other hospital associations and three hospitals challenged CMS’s authority to reduce payments for certain 340B drugs to DSH hospitals. The judge ruled in favor of AAMC that CMS exceeded its authority in the FY2018 Outpatient Perspective Payment
  • May 6, 2019
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House Labor-HHS Subcommittee Approves Draft FY 2020 Spending Bill

The House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee April 30 approved by voice vote its draft fiscal year (FY) 2020 spending bill, teeing up full Committe

  • May 3, 2019
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NIH Publishes Final Changes to the NIH Guidelines and Updates the Role of the RAC

The NIH issued a notice of publication for revised NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.

  • April 26, 2019
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NIH Director Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Subcommittee

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, and six directors of NIH institutes April 11 testified on the fiscal year (FY) 2020 budge

  • April 12, 2019
Testimony & Correspondence
The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research, convened by the AAMC, April 8 submitted outside witness testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies regarding fiscal year 2020 funding for
  • April 8, 2019
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Testimony & Correspondence
The AAMC April 8 submitted outside witness testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies regarding fiscal year 2020 funding for the NIH, AHRQ, Title VII health professions and Titl
  • April 8, 2019
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NIH Director Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins, MD, PhD, and five directors of NIH institutes April 2 testified on the fiscal year (FY) 2020 budge

  • April 5, 2019
Testimony & Correspondence
Letter signed by nearly 850 organizations, including AAMC, urging Members of Congress to reach an agreement to avert budget cuts imposed by the Budget Control Act of 2011 and urging an investment that is “balanced between nondefense and defense programs

Letter signed by nearly 850 organizations, including AAMC, urging Members of Congress to reach an agreement to avert budget cuts imposed by the Budget Control A

  • April 2, 2019
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Testimony & Correspondence
Letter signed by 550 organizations, including AAMC, urging House and Senate Appropriations Leaders to “significantly boost the fiscal year (FY) 2020 [302(b)] allocation” for the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee.

Letter signed by 550 organizations, including AAMC, urging House and Senate Appropriations Leaders to “significantly boost the fiscal year (FY) 2020 [302(b)] al

  • April 1, 2019
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Washington Highlights
President Trump Releases Remaining Details of FY 2020 Budget Proposal

The White House March 18 released the remaining volumes of the president’s fiscal year (FY) 2020 budget proposal and other related materials. This follows the M

  • March 22, 2019
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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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