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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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AAMC Recommendations for The Way Forward on COVID-19 Testing

The AAMC is calling for a coordinated national testing strategy to identify, track, and help curtail the spread of COVID-19.

  • Oct. 22, 2020
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AAMC Endorses Public Health Infrastructure Investments Legislation

The AAMC supports a bill that invests in the nation’s public health infrastructure.

  • Oct. 9, 2020
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AAMC Statement on Approval of COVID-19 Vaccines

The AAMC issued this statement in response to the approval of COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Oct. 6, 2020
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Joint AAMC, AHA Statement on NASEM Report on Equitable Allocation of a COVID-19 Vaccine

AAMC and AHA released a statement supporting the NASEM report on equitable allocation of COVID-19 vaccines.

  • Oct. 2, 2020
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter of Endorsement for Public Health Infrastructure Investment Bill

AAMC Chief Public Policy Officer Karen Fisher, JD, sent an Oct. 1 letter to Sen. Patty Murray endorsing the Public Health Infrastructure Saves Lives Act.

  • Oct. 1, 2020
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AAMC Endorses Resolution to Increase Diversity in COVID-19 Clinical Trials

The AAMC endorses Rep. Engel’s resolution supporting diversity in COVID-19 clinical trials.

  • Sept. 25, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence
Open Letter in WSJ from 78 National Organizations Urging Science-Driven Decision-making

Open Letter in WSJ from 78 National Organizations Urging Science-Driven Decision-making

  • Sept. 22, 2020
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Administration Officials Testify on COVID-19 Response Before Senate Appropriators

Health officials testified before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee to review the administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Sept. 18, 2020
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Letter of Endorsement for House Resolution Urging Increased COVID-19 Clinical Trials Diversity

The AAMC sent a Sept. 16 letter of endorsement to Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) for his resolution expressing support for prioritizing racial and ethnic diversity i

  • Sept. 16, 2020
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AAMC, Public Health Groups Urge Reversal of CDC Testing Guideline Changes

The AAMC and 225 organizations expressed concerns with recent changes to the CDC’s COVID-19 testing guidelines.

  • Sept. 11, 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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