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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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President Signs Second Coronavirus Supplemental Package

The president signed a second supplemental relief package this week, and Congress began work on a third package.

  • March 20, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC letter to VP Pence, Congress on COVID-19 supplemental package

AAMC letter to VP Pence, Congress on COVID-19 supplemental package

  • March 19, 2020
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AAMC joins industry partners in COVID-19 Letter

AAMC joins industry partners in COVID-19 Letter

  • March 18, 2020
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Important Guidance for Medical Students on Clinical Rotations During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

The AAMC has issued new guidance for medical student clinical rotations. The guidance recommends that, effective immediately, medical scho

  • March 17, 2020
Washington Highlights
President Declares National Emergency, Congress Works on Supplemental Package

The president declared a national state of emergency on COVID-19 this week as congressional leaders worked on a second supplemental.

  • March 13, 2020
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AAMC Meets with White House, Releases Recommendations

The AAMC attended a White House meeting and issued recommendations on the coronavirus response.

  • March 13, 2020
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AAMC Joins Higher Ed Community Comments on Foreign Gift Reporting

The AAMC on March 11 joined comments in response to the Department of Education’s revised proposed information request required under Section 117 of the Higher

  • March 13, 2020
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AAMC Releases Recommendations on Coronavirus

AAMC President & CEO David J. Skorton, MD, issued the following statement after joining other hospital leaders for a meeting at the White House on coronavirus

  • March 11, 2020
Testimony & Correspondence
Higher Education Community Comments on Updated Sec. 117 ICR

Higher Education Community Comments on Updated Sec. 117 ICR

  • March 11, 2020
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House Subcommittee Hearing Considers Opioid Workforce Act, Substance Use Disorders

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on substance use disorder legislation.

  • March 6, 2020
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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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