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AAMC Statement on Passage of FY 2026 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill

The AAMC applauds Congress for passing the appropriations package.

  • Feb. 3, 2026
Press Release
Celebrating 80 Years of VA-Academic Medicine Partnership

The AAMC issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and academic medicine.

  • Jan. 30, 2026
Clinical Care
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 recent Trump administration executive actions most likely to impact academic medicine.

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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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Protect Patients’ Access to Health Care

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Promote Funding for Health and Scientific Research

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Support the Training of Future Physicians and Researchers

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AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

AAMC Action is 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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Congress must support robust federal funding for the NIH

NIH-funded research supports scientific discovery that benefits millions of Americans.

  • Feb. 4, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Letter to Secretary of State to Support International Students

The AAMC joined letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on actions to support for international students and institutions of higher education.

  • Feb. 3, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
Sign on Letter of Support for AHCAH Extension

The AAMC joined over 100 groups in a letter of support for extending the AHCAH program.

  • Feb. 3, 2025
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Testimony & Correspondence
The AAMC Comments CY 2026 MA Advance Notice

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to the CY 2026 Medicare Advantage Advance Notice.

  • Feb. 3, 2025
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Washington Highlights
AAMC Comments on Contract Year 2026 MA, Part D Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to the CY 2026 Medicare Advantage and Part D Policy and Technical Changes proposed rule.

  • Jan. 31, 2025
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