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Advocacy & Policy

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) works with policymakers and other leaders to advance policy priorities that strengthen the nation’s health and well-being.

Through policies that affect health care delivery, research, education, health equity, and more, the federal government is a key partner in sustaining the vitality of the nation’s academic medicine ecosystem, which is essential to improving the health of all. Learn more about the AAMC’s priorities for the 118th Congress.

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Addressing the Physician Workforce Shortage

The AAMC has developed a new online resource on the critical issue of addressing the looming physician workforce shortage. The collection includes an overview of the topic, links to AAMC data, and other articles and resources on the topic.

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AAMC Policy and Priorities

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Research

AAMC-member institutions endeavor to prepare a diverse medical research workforce and champion an environment where medical discovery can flourish. This strong commitment is key to innovation that benefits patients.

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Clinical Care

AAMC-member teaching hospitals and faculty physicians cultivate and provide high-quality health care, especially for complex and vulnerable patients -- many of whom are unable to receive care elsewhere.

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Investing in Healthier Communities

Academic medical centers serve at the crossroads of community health, health equity, and population health and are actively working to prevent and address persistent public health challenges.

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Workforce

AAMC-member medical schools and teaching hospitals play a crucial role in preparing future physicians who help create a healthier future for all with innovative graduate medical education.

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Washington Highlights

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting academic medicine.

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Testimony & Correspondence

The AAMC June 1 submitted outside witness testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Ag

  • June 1, 2018
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The AAMC May 25 submitted comments in response to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Request for Information on creating a new direct provide

  • May 30, 2018
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) May 29 announced the appointment of five new members to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).

  • May 30, 2018
Testimony & Correspondence

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC or Association) welcomes this opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS’

  • May 25, 2018
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The Office of Regulatory Affairs May 9 released the Spring 2018 edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions, a listing of the k

  • May 25, 2018
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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) May 22 held its Board of Governor's Meeting via teleconference. During his update to the board, Executi

  • May 25, 2018
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Both the House and Senate Appropriations Committees May 23 and May 24, respectively, met to formally set funding levels, or 302(b) allocations, for all 12 appro

  • May 25, 2018
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The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) May 22 conducted a hearing titled “The Health Care Workforce: Addressing Shortages and Impr

  • May 25, 2018
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The AAMC May 21 submitted a comment letter in response to the Health Services and Resources Administration’s (HRSA) notice to further delay the 340B Drug Pricin

  • May 25, 2018
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The AAMC May 21submitted a comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in opposition of the agency’s proposalto create two exemptions

  • May 25, 2018
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AAMC Champion of Academic Medicine Award

This award recognizes members of Congress and staff for extraordinary leadership in support of the academic medicine community.

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Advocacy Coalitions

The Ad Hoc Group for Medical Research supports enhancing the federal investment in the biomedical, behavioral, and population-based research conducted and supported by the NIH.

The GME Advocacy Coalition (GMEAC) is a group of organizations dedicated to the expansion and preservation of Medicare-supported graduate medical education.

The HPNEC advocates for continued support for the health professions and nursing workforce development programs critical to providing continued services to underserved and minority communities.

FOVA is a diverse coalition representing national academic, medical, and scientific societies; voluntary health and patient advocacy groups; and veteran-focused associations.

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Congressional Academic Medicine Caucus (CAMC)

The CAMC is a bipartisan group of Members of Congress that seeks to promote and recognize the important role that medical schools, teaching hospitals, and faculty physicians play to improve the health of people everywhere.

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AAMC Action

AAMC Action – Let’s Raise Our Voices Together

We are 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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