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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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Testimony & Correspondence

Community Letter to Senate Appropriators Regarding Funding for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

  • Feb. 10, 2017
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The AAMC joined 259 organizations on a community letter urging President Trump and congressional leadership to complete a FY 2017 spending package.

  • Feb. 9, 2017
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As part of the ACA repeal and replace and Medicaid reform debates on Capitol Hill, two House subcommittees held hearings on the Medicaid program.

  • Feb. 2, 2017
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President Trump signed an executive order suspending for 90 days the “entry” of aliens “from” Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.

  • Feb. 2, 2017
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The National Institute of General Medical Sciences advisory council approved a “concept clearance” to revise the NIH flagship training program.

  • Feb. 2, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC led more than 50 organizations in a joint letter expressing deep concern that the January 27 executive order restricting the admission of certain forei

  • Feb. 1, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence

Community sign-on letter organized by the American Association for the Advancement of Science to President Trump, expressing concern about the White House Execu

  • Jan. 31, 2017
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AAMC Jan. 19 submitted comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in response to a request for information on strategies for NIH data management, shari

  • Jan. 27, 2017
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The Senate Budget Committee and the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee held confirmation hearings for President Donald Trump’s nominee.

  • Jan. 26, 2017
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AAMC Chief of Scientific Officer Ross McKinney, Jr., M.D., submitted responses to the NIH, request for information.

  • Jan. 26, 2017
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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

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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