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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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The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) Dec 7-8 met to discuss a wide variety of Medicare issues, including alternatives to the Merit-based Incentive

  • Dec. 14, 2017
Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC Dec. 8 sent a letter to members of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Conference Committee members outlining concerns with the House- and Senate-passed legislat

  • Dec. 8, 2017
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Testimony & Correspondence

Statement of behalf of organizations representing public health, healthcare, patients and persons with disabilities, outlining fir House and Senate staff shared

  • Dec. 7, 2017
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While committee staff works to resolve the differences between the House and Senate passed tax bills, party leadership in both the House and Senate have announc

  • Dec. 6, 2017
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A bipartisan group of six senators sent a Dec. 5 letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) to show sup

  • Dec. 6, 2017
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House lawmakers Dec. 7 were expected to consider a spending measure (H.J.Res. 123) extending from Dec. 8 to Dec. 22 a continuing resolution (CR, P.L. 115-56) to

  • Dec. 6, 2017
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The Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs Sept. 29 approved the Caring for Our Veterans Act of 2017 (S. 2193), sending the measure to the full Senate for conside

  • Dec. 6, 2017
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Dec. 7 released three guidance documents to improve the development and oversight of digital health tools, a continuation

  • Dec. 6, 2017
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The Senate Nov. 29 began debate on tax reform legislation with a vote likely to occur on Friday or early next week.

  • Nov. 30, 2017
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The AAMC Nov. 27 submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Benefit and Payment Parameters Calendar Year (CY) 2019 proposed rule

  • Nov. 30, 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 – 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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