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

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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 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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Washington Highlights
House Oversight Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Animal Research

A House Oversight Subcommittee held a Feb. 6 hearing examining federally funded animal research.

  • Feb. 7, 2025
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Senate Finance Committee Votes, Advances Kennedy HHS Nomination

The Senate Finance Committee advanced the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., JD, to serve as HHS secretary.

  • Feb. 7, 2025
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AAMC Comments on CY26 MA Advance Notice

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

  • Feb. 7, 2025
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AAMC Joins Letter to Secretary of State to Support International Students

The AAMC joined a Feb. 3 letter to support international students, improve visa processing, and address national security threats to research and education.

  • Feb. 7, 2025
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AAMC Issues Statement on VA Secretary Nomination

The AAMC issued a Feb. 4 statement congratulating Doug Collins on his confirmation as VA secretary.

  • Feb. 7, 2025
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