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Washington Highlights - AAMC and Medical School Deans Visit Capitol Hill
Washington Highlights
AAMC and Medical School Deans Visit Capitol Hill

Medical school deans met with lawmakers and staff on Sept. 19 to advocate for AAMC academic medicine priorities, in tandem with the CHCI Leadership Conference.

  • Sept. 20, 2024

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their patients and communities.

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AAMC-Supported House Resolution Designates Medical Research Week, Honors Efforts

On Sept. 18, the AAMC expressed its support for a congressional resolution deeming Sept. 16-20 Medical Research Week.

  • Sept. 20, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Advocating for PSLF and IDR Credits for SAVE Enrollees in…

AAMC joined a group letter encouraging Department of Education to provide PSLF and IDR credits for SAVE enrollees in forbearance.

  • Sept. 20, 2024
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House Committee Passes Telehealth Waiver Extension Legislation

The House Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation on Sept. 18 to extend COVID-19-era telehealth waivers.

  • Sept. 20, 2024
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MACPAC Discusses Recent Final Rules and Hospital Payment Index

MACPAC met on Sept. 19 and 20 to discuss recently finalized rules and themes from the Hospital Payment Index Technical Expert Panel.

  • Sept. 20, 2024
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HRSA Instructs Johnson & Johnson to Withdraw Rebate Proposal for 340B Drugs

HRSA directed Johnson & Johnson to withdraw its proposed rebate model for 340B drugs and threatened enforcement action against the manufacturer.

  • Sept. 20, 2024
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Department of Education Further Extends FVT/GE Reporting Deadline to January 2025

The Department of Education extended Financial Value Transparency/Gainful Employment regulatory reporting requirements once again until Jan. 15, 2024

  • Sept. 20, 2024

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AAMC Data Snapshot Shows Benefits of Non-Profit Health Systems Beyond Charity Care

A new AAMC data snapshot examines services at not-for-profit health systems, highlighting the clinical benefits provided to communities beyond charity care.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Comments on CY 2025 OPPS Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted Sept. 9 comments to the CMS on proposals related to outpatient hospital payment and quality reporting.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter to CMS on Part D Inflationary Rebates

The AAMC joined other national associations in commenting to the CMS on excluding 340B drug units from Part D inflationary rebates.

  • Sept. 13, 2024
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