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AAMC Hosts Congressional Briefing on Hospital Community Benefit and Tax Exemption
Washington Highlights
AAMC Hosts Congressional Briefing on Hospital Community Benefit and Tax Exemption

The AAMC hosted a congressional briefing highlighting the importance of nonprofit teaching hospitals’ tax exemption to the health of patients and communities.

  • Dec. 6, 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-Supported Letter Urges Funding for VA Research

The Friends of VA Medical Care and Health Research coalition sent a Dec. 2 letter to Congress calling for an increase to VA research funding.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Urging Robust Investment in Advanced Molecular Detection

The AAMC joined a Dec. 4 letter urging strong investment in the Advanced Molecular Detection program at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Opposing Restrictions on Research in Federal Spending Bills

The AAMC joined a Dec. 4 letter opposing restrictions to research categorized as “gain-of-function.”

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC Joins Dr. Lorna Breen Reauthorization Act Letter of Support

The AAMC joined a letter urging the reauthorization of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act before the end of the 118th Congress.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC Joins Letter Advocating for Charitable Giving Tax Incentives

The AAMC joined a letter urging Congress to permanently enact a charitable deduction for non-itemizers to incentivize charitable giving.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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AAMC Comments to DOJ on Proposed Rule Regarding Bulk Sensitive Personal Data

The AAMC submitted comments to the DoJ on proposed restrictions to the sharing and transfer of bulk sensitive personal data, including human genomic data.

  • Dec. 6, 2024

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The AAMC Comments on CMS Low Wage Index Policy in FY 2025 IPPS Interim Final Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to a FY 2025 IPPS interim final rule to address recent court decisions regarding the low wage index policy.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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CMS Released the Contract Year 2026 MA and Part D Technical Changes Proposed Rule

The AAMC submitted comments to the CMS in response to a FY 2025 IPPS interim final rule to address recent court decisions regarding the low wage index policy.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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CMS Finalizes New Mandatory Payment Model for Organ Transplants

The CMS issued a final rule to establish the IOTA Model beginning July 2025 to incentivize selected hospitals to increase access to kidney transplants.

  • Dec. 6, 2024
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