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Washington Highlights

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Washington Highlights
Appels Court Halts SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan

A U.S. Court of Appeals on July 18 halted the Department of Education from operating the SAVE student loan repayment plan.

  • July 26, 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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HRSA Releases Two THCGME Funding Opportunities

On July 19, HRSA published two notice of funding opportunities for Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) programs.

  • July 26, 2024
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House Energy and Commerce Committee Holds Hearing on CDC Priorities

The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a July 23 hearing questioning CDC directors on CDC priorities and restoring public trust.

  • July 26, 2024
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AAMC, Health Care Groups Urge Leadership to Support MACRA Reform

The AAMC joined other health care groups in a July 24 letter of support for MACRA reform.

  • July 26, 2024
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CMS Publishes Guide for States on Documenting Medicaid Access and Payment Rates

The CMS published a companion guide for states on implementing payment and access provisions of the April rule on ensuring access to Medicaid services.

  • July 19, 2024
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AAMC Responds to NIH Strategic Plan for Sexual and Gender Minority Health Research

The AAMC submitted a July 15 letter on the NIH-wide strategic plan to advance sexual and gender minority health research.

  • July 19, 2024
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AAMC, COGR respond to Federal Proposal to Reschedule Marijuana

The AAMC and COGR on July 12 submitted joint comments on the DEA’s proposal to reschedule marijuana.

  • July 19, 2024

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AAMC Comments on New CMS Mandatory Organ Transplant Model

The AAMC submitted July 12 comments to the CMS in response to the proposed Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model.

  • July 19, 2024
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AAMC, Health Groups Warn Against Elimination of Gun Violence Prevention Research

The Gun Violence Prevention Research Roundtable Steering Committee in a statement warned against eliminating firearm injury and mortality prevention research.

  • July 19, 2024
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Senate Appropriators Approve FY 25 VA Spending Bill

The Senate Appropriations Committee on July 11 approved the FY 2025 VA Spending Bill by unanimous vote.

  • July 12, 2024
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