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AAMC Statement on the President’s Budget Request for FY 2027

AAMC reacts to the release of the President's budget for FY 2027.

  • April 3, 2026
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How Visa Policies Help Address Health Care Workforce Shortages and Advance Medical Breakthroughs

Two-page fact sheet detailing how J-1 and H-1B visa holders serve as an important complement within the health workforce, helping to fill gaps in the shortage.

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Helping Our Nation’s Veterans

The AAMC and its member organizations have an important partnership with the VA to ensure veterans receive the care they deserve.

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Trump Administration Executive Actions

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

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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AAMC Statement on Confirmation of Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, as Director of the National Institutes of Health

The AAMC issued a statement on confirmation of Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, as Director of the National Institutes of Health.

  • March 28, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Endorses the Doctors in Our Borders Act

The AAMC sent a letter of endorsement for the Doctors in Our Borders Act to Reps. Mike Lawler and Yvette Clarke.

  • March 28, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Letter to House Sponsors for Conrad 30 Reauthorization Legislation

The AAMC signed on to a letter of support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act.

  • March 26, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Letter to Senate Sponsors for Conrad 30 Reauthorization Legislation

The AAMC signed on to a letter of support for the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act.

  • March 26, 2025
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Washington Highlights
MACPAC Releases March 2025 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP 

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission (MACPAC) released its March 2025 Report to Congress on Medicaid and CHIP.    

  • March 21, 2025
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Capitol building, Washington, DC

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