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Washington Highlights

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FTC’s Noncompete Ban Blocked by Texas Court

A Texas District Court judge ruled on Aug. 20 that the FTC lacks authority to bar noncompete clauses.

  • Aug. 23, 2024

Washington Highlights is a weekly newsletter that provides updates on the latest legislative and regulatory activities affecting medical schools, teaching hospitals, and their patients and communities.

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AAMC Urges Supreme Court to Correct HHS Misinterpretation of DSH Formula

The AAMC joined others in a brief urging the Supreme Court to correct the HHS’s incorrect interpretation of the formula for calculating DSH payments.

  • Aug. 22, 2024
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AAMC Comments on Next Generation Cures Bill House RFI

The AAMC submitted on Aug. 2 a response to the Next Generation Cures Bill RFI, led by Reps. DeGette and Bucshon.

  • Aug. 9, 2024
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AAMC Submits Feedback to House RFI on Framework for NIH Changes

The AAMC submitted an Aug 6. letter in response to the House Energy and Commerce Committee NIH Discussion Framework RFI.

  • Aug. 9, 2024
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AAMC Endorses Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) on July 23 reintroduced the AAMC-endorsed Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act.

  • Aug. 9, 2024
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Sen. Sanders Introduces Long COVID Research Moonshot Act

Sen. Bernie Sanders on Aug. 2 introduced the Long COVID Research Moonshot Act.

  • Aug. 9, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter to CMS on ACO Policies for Anomalous Spending in 2023

The AAMC signed a July 29 community letter to the CMS supporting proposed policy solutions for ACOs regarding anomalous 2023 spending in the Medicare program.

  • Aug. 2, 2024

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AAMC Files Amicus Brief in Battle Creek v. Becerra

The AAMC joined the hospital community in an amicus brief urging the court to preserve providers’ ability to promptly appeal errors.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
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AAMC Endorses Bill Intended to Increase Clinical Trial Participation

The AAMC endorsed bipartisan legislation on July 30 designed to increase clinical trial participant diversity.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
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Senate Appropriators Approve FY25 HHS Spending Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Aug. 1 approved the FY 2025 Labor-HHS-ED.

  • Aug. 2, 2024
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