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AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

  • July 22, 2026
Press Release
AAMC Statement on Duration of Status Final Rule

The AAMC issued a statement on the DHS final rule replacing the current Duration of Status policy with a fixed-term period of stay for learners and researchers.

  • July 17, 2026
Press Release
AAMC Submits Comment Letter to Office of Management and Budget

The AAMC submitted a comment letter to OMB opposing proposed changes to the Uniform Guidance that threaten patient health and U.S. research integrity.

  • July 10, 2026
Science Policy Hub
OMB Proposed Rule to Revise the Uniform Guidance

Background and recommendations on the proposed rule to revise the Uniform Guidance, a set of regulations that govern federal financial assistance awards.

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Press Release
AAMC Statement on Senate HELP Committee Markup of Health Care Legislation

The AAMC issued a statement on the July 2026 Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee markup.

  • July 22, 2026
U.S. Capitol
Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Submits Statement on HRSA Title VII & VIII Reauthorization to Senate HELP

The AAMC submitted a statement to the Senate HELP Committee on the Title VII and VIII programs’ reauthorization and Patients Deserve Price Tags Act

  • July 22, 2026
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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Responds to Proposed Rule on SDPs and Other Supplemental Payments

The AAMC submitted comments on CMS’s proposed rule on state directed payments as required by the OBBBA, and additional proposals on FFS supplemental payments.

  • July 21, 2026
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Washington Highlights
DHS Finalizes Expanded Public Charge Definition Used in Immigration Applications

A new DHS policy allows immigration officers to consider the receipt of benefits like Medicaid as a negative factor when reviewing immigration applications.

  • July 17, 2026
Washington Highlights
The CMS Releases CY27 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule

The CMS released the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and Quality Payment Program proposed rule on July 14.

  • July 17, 2026
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