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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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Both the House and Senate the week of Sept. 10 passed the first spending bills for fiscal year (FY) 2019 as a three-bill minibus containing the Energy and Water

  • Sept. 14, 2018
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The AAMC submitted a Sept. 11 letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in response to a request for comments on the draft guidance, Patient-Focused Drug

  • Sept. 14, 2018
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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Board of Governors Sept. 7 approved the new PCORI Policy for Data Management and Data Sharing. The poli

  • Sept. 14, 2018
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House and Senate negotiators adopted a compromise spending agreement.

  • Sept. 14, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC on September 11 submitted comments to the FDA in response to the Agency's request for comments on the draft guidance, "Patient-Focused Drug Development

  • Sept. 11, 2018
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Testimony & Correspondence

Community letter expressing opposition to prohibitions or restrictions that would further impede the use of federal funding for fetal tissue research.

  • Sept. 10, 2018
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Washington Highlights

The AAMC Aug. 29 submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) in response to a request f

  • Sept. 7, 2018
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The AAMC joined joined higher education groups to support Success Act.

  • Sept. 7, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC on August 29 submitted comments in response to a Request for Information issued by the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) on advanc

  • Aug. 29, 2018
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Press Release

A joint statement on the Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act and efforts to foster greater diversity and inclusion.

  • Aug. 27, 2018
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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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