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AAMC Statement on Supreme Court Decision on EMTALA

The AAMC is pleased with the Supreme Court decision allowing Idaho physicians to provide care in an emergency setting.

  • June 27, 2024

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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Medical schools and teaching hospitals contribute $562 billion to the U.S. economy, report shows

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals generate approximately 3.1% of the nation’s GDP and support more than 6.3 million jobs nationwide.

  • March 28, 2018
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Washington Highlights
White House, Congress Seek Opioid Solutions as AAMC Shares Policy Recommendations

As lawmakers consider legislative strategies to curb the opioid epidemic, the White House March 19 released the president’s plan to address the public health em

  • March 23, 2018
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Match Day Celebrations Highlight Physician Workforce Needs

AAMC President and CEO Darrell G. Kirch, MD, issued a statement about the results of the 2018 Main Residency Match®.

  • March 16, 2018
Washington Highlights
HELP Committee Examines 340B Drug Pricing Program

The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee March 15 held a hearing entitled “Perspectives on the 30B Drug Pricing Program.”

  • March 16, 2018
Washington Highlights
CMS Outlines 2018 Priorities at NQF’s Annual Conference

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Director of the Center for Clinical Standards and Quality (CCSQ) and Chief Medical Officer Kate Goodrich, M

  • March 16, 2018
Washington Highlights
MedPAC Releases March 2018 Report to Congress, Recommends Annual Medicare Payment Adjustments

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) March 15 released its March 2018 Report to Congress, which includes recommended annual adjustments for Medicar

  • March 16, 2018
Washington Highlights
MACPAC Releases March 2018 Report to Congress

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released their March 2018 Report to Congress. The report focused specifically on managed care and t

  • March 16, 2018
Washington Highlights
CMS Announces MACRA Funding Opportunity to Develop Measures for the Quality Payment Program

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Mar. 5 announced a Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA, P.L. 114-10) Funding Opport

  • March 8, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence
Community Letter to Anthem Regarding Coverage Decisions Denying Reimbursement for Outpatient Imaging and Hospital Emergency Department Visits

The AAMC joined a coalition of hospital groups asking Anthem to abandon payment policies that denied reimbursement for outpatient imaging and emergency care ser

  • March 8, 2018
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AAMC submits comments on CMS hospital harm quality measures under development

The AAMC Feb. 28 submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on its project developing four hospital-level electronic clinical qu

  • March 4, 2018
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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

Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research

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.

GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC)

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

Health Professions and Nursing Education Coalition (HPNEC)

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.

Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research (FOVA)

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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