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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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HHS released a final rule banning discrimination in federally funded health care programs.

  • May 20, 2016
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House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee Chair Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio) and Ranking Member Jim McDermott (D-Wash) May 18 introduced the Helping Hospitals Improve Pat

  • May 20, 2016
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The AAMC May 9 submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Program Part B Drug Payment Model propo

  • May 13, 2016
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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt May 12 testified before the House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee on imple

  • May 13, 2016
Testimony & Correspondence

CMS has proposed a two phase mandatory nationwide model designed to address various methods for tackling the rising costs of Part B spending that are attributed

  • May 10, 2016
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) April 27 released the proposed rule on the Medicare Access CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) payment system

  • April 29, 2016
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) April 21 delayed the release of the hospital quality star ratings on the Hospital Compare website until at

  • April 22, 2016
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) April 17 released the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) proposed rule containing changes to Medic

  • April 22, 2016
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The House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee April 19 held a hearing on Medicare physician payment reforms passed as part of the Medicare Access and CHIP R

  • April 22, 2016
Testimony & Correspondence

Reps. Jim Renacci (R-Ohio) and Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) submitted a letter to CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt outlining concerns with the Hospital Compare s

  • April 21, 2016
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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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