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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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Teaching Hospitals
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The AAMC July 27 submitted comments on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule on the Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Progra

  • July 24, 2015
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The House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee held a hearing July 22 focused on hospital payment issues, beneficiary access to care, and payment reform options.

  • July 24, 2015
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A Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) convened technical expert panel (TEP) July 17 released a report for public comment on the proposed methodolog

  • July 24, 2015
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) July 6 issued a report on the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The report analyzes hospitals’ participation in the program

  • July 10, 2015
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) July 1 released the calendar year (CY) 2016 Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed ruleupdat

  • July 10, 2015
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) July 8 released the calendar year (CY) 2016 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule, which contains a number o

  • July 10, 2015
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services July 9 posted a proposed rule that requires most acute care hospitals to participate in a bundled payment model f

  • July 10, 2015
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The AAMC June 25 released a statement applauding the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in King v. Burwell, which preserves access to federal subsidies to increase ac

  • June 26, 2015
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In a June 22 letter to the Senate Finance Committee’s bipartisan chronic care working group, AAMC President and CEO, Darrell Kirch M.D., commended Chairman Sena

  • June 26, 2015
Testimony & Correspondence

In a June 22 letter to the Senate Finance Committee’s bipartisan chronic care working group, AAMC President and CEO, Darrell Kirch M.D., commended Chairman Sena

  • June 22, 2015
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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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