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AAMC Statement on CY 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System Final Rule

The AAMC shares its concern over the new OPPS final rule.

  • Nov. 21, 2025
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New AAMC Report Highlights How Robust Funding for NIH Would Save Lives

The AAMC releases new report on NIH funding and the threat to America's dominance in scientific discovery.

  • Sept. 18, 2025
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How Academic Medicine Serves Rural Communities Across the Country

Learn how academic medicine is benefiting rural communities.

  • Nov. 17, 2025
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Trump Administration Executive Actions

A resource outlining recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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AAMC Joins Letter Opposing Restrictions on Research in Federal Spending Bills

The AAMC joined a Dec. 4 letter opposing restrictions to research categorized as “gain-of-function.”

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Urging Robust Investment in Advanced Molecular Detection

The AAMC joined a Dec. 4 letter urging strong investment in the Advanced Molecular Detection program at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC-Supported Letter Urges Funding for VA Research

The Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research coalition sent a Dec. 2 letter to Congress calling for an increase to VA research funding.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC Hosts Congressional Briefing on Hospital Community Benefit and Tax Exemption

The AAMC hosted a congressional briefing highlighting the importance of nonprofit teaching hospitals’ tax exemption to the health of patients and communities.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
AAMC Hosts Congressional Briefing on Hospital Community Benefit and Tax Exemption
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AAMC Joins Dr. Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act Letter of Support

The AAMC joined a letter of support urging the reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act before the end of the 118th Congress.

  • Dec. 4, 2024
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