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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

The AAMC sent the following letter to CMS Administrator Seema Verma highlighting the Association's regulatory concerns and priorities

  • March 14, 2017
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Washington Highlights

Two House Committees introduced the American Health Care Act, which repeals significant portions of the ACA and changes the Medicaid financing structure.

  • March 9, 2017
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President Trump March 6 signed a revised immigration executive order.

  • March 9, 2017
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The AAMC is concerned that proposed changes would limit consumer choice, restrict access to providers, and leave providers either underpaid or not paid at all.

  • March 9, 2017
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The committee held a hearing titled, “Shaping the Future: Consolidating and Improving VA Community Care,” which focused on the VA Choice Program.

  • March 9, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

Organizations representing hospitals and health systems from across the country sent a letter to the House of Representatives expressing concerns over the Ameri

  • March 8, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC March 7 submitted comments to CMS’s proposed rule  on market stability in the individual and small group market. 

  • March 7, 2017
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The AAMC Feb. 27 submitted comments to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) regarding its Request for Information concerning learning health ca

  • March 2, 2017
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The AAMC Feb. 28 submitted several items to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for inclusion in 2018 as improvement activities in the Merit-ba

  • March 2, 2017
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The president outlined a number of policies of importance to medical schools and teaching hospitals, including health care, immigration, and budget priorities.

  • March 2, 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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