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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 Joins Letter Regarding NIH Policy on the Use of a Single IRB for Multi-Site Research

The AAMC joined an Oct. 24 letter with the Association of American Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and the Council on Governmen

  • Oct. 28, 2016
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AAMC Joint Letter Requesting an Extension to the NIH Single IRB Policy

The AAMC Oct. 24 joined the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities, and the Council on Government Relations

  • Oct. 28, 2016
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NIH Holds Stakeholder Meeting for All of Us Research Program

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Oct. 26 held a stakeholder briefing on the Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) All of Us Research Program (formerly the

  • Oct. 28, 2016
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House Subcommittee Hearing on the Impact of Regulatory Burden on Research

The House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology held a Sept. 29 hearing titled, “Academic Research Regulatory Relief: A Review

  • Sept. 30, 2016
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NIGMS, NINDS, and NCATs Councils Meet

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), and National Center for Advancing T

  • Sept. 23, 2016
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House Energy and Commerce Leaders Ask HHS IG to Investigate NFL-NIH Research Funding

Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee sent a September 15 letter to the Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) requestin

  • Sept. 23, 2016
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Negotiations Continue on Stopgap Spending Bill, Zika Funding

House and Senate leadership and appropriators continue discussions about a continuing resolution (CR) to extend current funding levels for all federal agencies

  • Sept. 16, 2016
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Final Rule Issued on Clinical Trials Registration and Results Submission

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Sept. 16 issued the final rule on clinical trials registration and results submission, specifying new requirem

  • Sept. 16, 2016
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AAMC, Research Groups Urge NIH Funding Increase, Expeditious Completion of Spending Bills

The AAMC joined more than 200 patient groups, medical and scientific societies, academic institutions, and research institutions in a Sept. 7 letter to House an

  • Sept. 9, 2016
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AAMC Submits Comments to NIH on Strategies for Modernizing Biomedical Graduate Education

The AAMC August 3 submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) in response to a Reques

  • Sept. 9, 2016
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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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