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Deans and Learners Visit Capitol Hill to Amplify Academic Medicine Priorities

AAMC-member institution deans and learners advocated for academic medicine priorities on Capitol Hill before attending the 2026 CHCI Annual Awards Gala.

  • Sept. 18, 2026
Advocacy & Policy
The 340B Drug Pricing Program

The 340B Program is under threat despite bipartisan support from lawmakers. Learn why it is crucial for teaching hospitals and the patients they serve.

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The VA and Academic Medicine: Partners in Health Care, Training, and Research

This resource outlines how the nation’s medical schools and teaching hospitals partner with Veterans Affairs on physician training, research, and clinical care.

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Biomedical Research
Tracking NIH Funding

Explore NIH grant funding data, including funding trends, funding by IC, new and competing awards, and multiyear funding, updated throughout the fiscal year.

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Strengthen the Health Care Workforce

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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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Testimony & Correspondence
AAMC Joins Stakeholder Letter to OMB and DEA on Telehealth Flexibilities

The AAMC joined a letter urging the administration to issue a fifth temporary extension of telemedicine flexibilities due to delays in final rule.

  • Nov. 2, 2026
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AAMC Responds to the Department of Homeland Security’s Proposed Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) Fees

The AAMC submitted comments on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) Fees.

  • Nov. 2, 2026
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HHS ONC Finalizes Fifth Rule on Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability 

The ONC finalized policies in a new rule intended to deregulate health IT certification and reduce burden.   

  • Oct. 30, 2026
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Department of Education Releases Accreditation Final Rule

On Oct. 30, the Department of Education published its final rule revising federal policies governing higher education accreditation.

  • Oct. 30, 2026
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AAMC, Higher Ed Groups Oppose IRS Rule That Could Threaten Tax-Exempt Status

The AAMC and higher education groups opposed an IRS and Treasury proposal that could threaten private schools’ tax-exempt status.

  • Oct. 30, 2026
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